Senior Microwave Research Scientist

IonQ•Boston, MA

1d•$126,887 - $166,127•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Microwave Research Scientist. As a Senior Microwave Research Scientist, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will architect and refine cutting-edge microwave circuits for the electronic control of high-fidelity spin qubits. You’ll spearhead the integration of these circuits with advanced optical and electronic devices to push the boundaries of system-level performance. Your leadership will drive the end-to-end cycle from foundry fabrication to rigorous internal validation, ensuring world-class performance for our quantum hardware.

Requirements

5 + years of experience designing microwave devices
PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams within large projects

Nice To Haves

Experience hiring and training new teams for research and development work
Knowledge of cryogenic testing and operation
Familiarity with architectures for distributed quantum computing, sensing, and networking

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architecture teams to translate system-level specifications into component-level design rules and performance metrics
Design microwave circuits for electronic control of qubits, accounting for fabrication constraints, cryogenic compatibility, and system-level interactions
Manage the end-to-end design layout and mask handoff process, partnering with foundries to fabricate devices at scale
Lead internal validation efforts with test and measurement teams to ensure fabricated components meet target performance specifications