Mechanical Engineer

IonQ • Broomfield, CO

33d • $110,088 - $122,321 • Onsite

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
Location: This role will be onsite in our Broomfield, Colorado office.
About Skyloom
Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow's space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology.
What Makes Skyloom Unique?
Skyloom is building the orbital infrastructure for the next renaissance in global connectivity. As Earth’s first space-based telecommunications company, we deliver fiberless, planetary-scale data transport that dramatically increases bandwidth, availability, and resiliency—while reducing latency and total cost of operations.
Our proprietary optical technology enables secure, ultra-high-capacity connections across our end-to-end, multi-orbit network or within your own infrastructure, unlocking a new standard for global communications.
Role Overview
We seek a Mechanical Engineer to manage the complete design of aerospace components and subsystems. You will collaborate with structural, thermal, and control engineers to develop hardware meeting performance, mass, and environmental standards. Your role includes translating concepts from sketches to CAD to space-qualified products within the Thermo-Mechanical Team.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3-6+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in aerospace or high-performance hardware.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent), working with complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, composites, additive manufacturing).
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability principles and mechanical interfaces.
• Proficiency with GD&T standards, ISO or ASME
• Basic understanding of thermal and structural considerations in space hardware.
• Experience collaborating with various disciplines.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Skyloom employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), 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. Learn more about ITAR here.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing space mechanisms (deployment systems, actuators, or hinges).
• Hands-on experience with testing, integration, or cleanroom assembly.
• Competence in FEM for structural analysis and a solid understanding of static and dynamic analysis.
• Knowledge of ECSS/NASA standards for mechanical design and verification.
• Basic scripting (Python, MATLAB) for data processing.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP tools
• Spanish proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of components, enclosures, and assemblies for space applications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T, using CAD software.
• Improve drive design for weight, stiffness, manufacturability, and ease of integration.
• Collaborate with other disciplines—mainly thermal, structural analysis, control, electronic, and optics subsystems—to ensure system-level requirements are met.
• Support integration, manufacturing, and assembly, including interactions with suppliers and participating in design reviews.
• Procure mechanical parts from COTs or use manufactured components.
• Assist in prototype builds, fit checks, and environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling).
• Manage configuration control and documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
• Contribute to or participate in PDR/CDR reviews and technical trade studies.

Benefits

• We provide extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, and additional supplemental health options.
• Paid Time Off Policy
• 401(k) Plan
• Mental Health Resources
• Furry friends? We’ve got you covered with with pet insurance options
• Legal insurance options also available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees