Is the Optics Technician role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Oxford, United Kingdom.

How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Optics Technician role.

Where is the role based?

IonQ is hiring for this position in Oxford, United Kingdom.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electronics, Mechanical Assembly, Optics, technical documentation.

What seniority level is this role?

IonQ targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Optics Technician role at IonQ.

Optics Technician at IonQ

Joblaze summary

In the role of Optics Technician at IonQ, the individual will engage in hands-on assembly and support for the optics team, contributing to the construction and enhancement of quantum computing systems. Key skills include practical experience in optical, mechanical, and electrical assembly, along with a strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical documentation. This position is suited for candidates with around three years of relevant industrial experience, particularly those familiar with high-precision assembly and scientific instrumentation. IonQ's collaborative environment emphasizes teamwork among engineers and scientists, fostering innovation in quantum technology.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on IonQ's careers page October 3, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at IonQ: Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
Electronics appears in 2.1% of 144 comparable mid other roles in United Kingdom.

Quick facts

Is the Optics Technician role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Oxford, United Kingdom.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Optics Technician role.
Where is the role based?: IonQ is hiring for this position in Oxford, United Kingdom.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electronics, Mechanical Assembly, Optics, technical documentation.
What seniority level is this role?: IonQ targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Optics Technician role at IonQ.

From the original posting

About IonQ:

Role Overview

Role:

At IonQ, we’re building quantum computers by combining trapped-ion technology with modern microwave engineering. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the technical projects that support those systems.

We’re searching for a Technician to join our growing Optical Manufacturing team to provide assistance with the control of parts and hands-on building of our sub-assemblies. You’ll work alongside engineers, scientists and senior technicians supporting the logistics and assembly of our quantum systems.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for supporting our optics team with system builds, upgrades and ongoing research projects for our quantum computers.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing hands-on support through optical, mechanical and electrical assembly, ensuring a tidy and safe lab and workshop environment, as well as producing and maintaining technical documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the optics team with system builds, upgrades and ongoing research projects for our quantum computers.
Providing hands-on support through optical, mechanical and electrical assembly.
Maintaining a tidy and safe lab and workshop environment.
Producing and maintaining technical documentation.

Requirements:

You will need practical technical skills and experience in a similar environment. Alongside hands-on skills, you should demonstrate a proactive approach, excellent attention to detail and a willingness to collaborate effectively within a technical team.

We’re looking for relevant industrial operations experience (approx. 3 years), experience following work instructions to complete advanced technical assembly tasks, and experience working in an assembly environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

You’d be a great fit with:

Further qualifications such as an advanced modern apprenticeship (Level 3) in Engineering or equivalent industrial experience.
Experience working with fibre optics, optics, electronics or vacuum.
Experience assembling high-precision or delicate parts, handling optics and using lasers.
Previous experience assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.

The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site.

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 401(k), 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.

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