How much experience is required?

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

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

The Optics Technician at IonQ plays a crucial role in the assembly and maintenance of quantum computer systems, focusing on optical, mechanical, and electrical tasks. This position requires practical technical skills, particularly in handling delicate components and following detailed assembly instructions. Ideal candidates will have around three years of relevant industrial experience, especially in environments involving optics or electronics. IonQ's collaborative team environment emphasizes safety and precision, making it suitable for those with a proactive approach to technical challenges.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 27, 2026. Last confirmed on IonQ's careers page September 27, 2026.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Optics Technician role.
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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