Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure

IonQ•Louisville, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IonQ, Inc. is a leading quantum platform and merchant supplier. Capella, an IonQ company, focuses on national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute. This role is based onsite in Louisville, CO, and involves leading spacecraft component verification activities and test infrastructure development. The Spacecraft Production and Test organization collaborates across the company from component production to launch vehicle integration, requiring schedule flexibility while aiming for work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience
Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries
Experience developing and executing hardware verification and acceptance test programs
Strong understanding of electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems testing
Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Experience developing or maintaining test software and automation frameworks
Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware and test systems
Experience designing, deploying, or supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Experience managing competing technical priorities while maintaining schedule commitments
Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with spacecraft flight hardware in contamination- and ESD-sensitive environments
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable, to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development programs
Experience leading component test, integration, or verification organizations
Experience with RF testing, communications systems, or radar systems
Experience developing flatsats, hardware simulators, or representative spacecraft test beds
Experience managing calibration systems and laboratory assets
Knowledge of spacecraft subsystem architectures and on-orbit operations
Experience scaling test infrastructure to support production environments
Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, and EMI/EMC testing

Responsibilities

Lead a team of component test, RF test, and test automation engineers supporting spacecraft production and development programs
Own component-level acceptance testing and verification activities for electronic assemblies, RF hardware, and spacecraft subsystems
Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures to verify component performance, quality, and readiness for spacecraft integration
Drive investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of component test failures and anomalies
Partner with Engineering to improve product testability, manufacturability, and verification coverage
Develop and maintain automated test systems, software, and data analysis tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability
Own all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required to support component and spacecraft testing activities
Own development and maintenance of representative test beds, flatsats, and hardware simulators used for risk reduction, troubleshooting, and integration support
Manage calibration programs, preventative maintenance activities, and lifecycle planning for test equipment and infrastructure assets
Develop business cases and recommendations for infrastructure investments, test station expansion, and capacity improvements
Establish and maintain standard architecture, processes, and documentation for test systems and infrastructure
Partner with Spacecraft Test leadership to ensure test infrastructure supports current and future production requirements
Collaborate with Satellite Operations and Engineering teams to incorporate on-orbit performance data, flight anomalies, and lessons learned into component verification strategies
Establish KPIs to measure test throughput, equipment utilization, infrastructure availability, and overall organizational effectiveness