Staff Engineer - Foundry Management

IonQ•College Park, MD

1d•$126,887 - $166,127•Hybrid

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. We are looking for a Staff Engineer, Foundry Management, to lead the fabrication of our ion traps and other development efforts with our external partners to enable scalable, high-fidelity quantum operations. In this role, you will work with the team focused on ion trap design, layout, fabrication, and test for quantum computers. You will work closely with other teams at IonQ to define our microfabrication needs and coordinate external foundry priorities to align with overall company needs.

Requirements

Master's or higher in Engineering or a relevant field/discipline
3+ years managing R&D, new product introduction (NPI), and/or low-volume manufacturing team or semiconductor devices based on commercial foundry processes
10+ years developing and delivering novel devices using custom CMOS or MEMS semiconductor devices
Experience in foundry process development, its characterization, and transfer to production
Expertise in novel microfabrication, its development and its qualification
Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration over multiple time zones
Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a broad audience at all levels of the company

Nice To Haves

Expertise in fabrication of control electronics, photonics, ion traps
Experience with data aggregation and statistical analysis/reporting
Experience with Jira, Smartsheet and similar tools for project management

Responsibilities

Manage external custom device development with US and international foundries. This includes reviewing lot status, split plans, and line-by-line travelers
Write statements of work for engagement with new and existing vendors, supporting procurement and contract negotiations for critical suppliers
Work cross-functionally across IonQ to gather all information needed for the foundry partners to deliver; this includes specifications, risk mitigation strategies, and discussing complex interdependencies, and working with design, layout, test, and packaging teams
Propose and implement a short loop plan to mitigate technical and schedule risks to deliver working fully processed devices on time
Analyze in-line metrology data to assess conformance; work with the validation team to review tolerances and update them according to new results or simulations
Assist in root cause failure analysis of microfabricated devices internally and at external partners; review, track, and resolve risks
Monitor project performance to understand impacts to cost, schedule, and technical capability; understand status and actively address issues during development