Lead Fabrication Research Scientist

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IonQ

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

On-site

Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

About IonQ:

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.

The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.

We are looking for a Lead Fabrication Research Scientist. As a Fabrication 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 design, fabricate, and test optical circuits for optical interfaces to qubits. You will develop integration techniques for combining optical and electronic devices that optimize for system-level performance. You will lead efforts to fabricate and test these devices at foundry scale.

Responsibilities:

Work with architecture teams to turn system-level specifications into component-level specifications and design rules
Design optical circuits taking into account target performance, fabrication capabilities, and interactions with other components
Fabricate test devices in a user facility
Build relationships with external vendors to scale up fabrication and testing
Partner with internal test and measurement teams to ensure devices meet target specifications

You’d be a good fit with:

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

You’d be a great fit with:

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

Location: Onsite - Boston MA
Travel: Less than 10% travel
Job ID: 1218

The approximate base salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from

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