Optical Integration Engineer, Quantum Networking at IonQ, Bothell, Washington

Job Description

IonQ’s Quantum Networking team is hiring an optical integration engineer in Bothell, Washington. The role is hands-on: precision optical alignment and integration of optical, mechanical and electrical components into complex systems, including free-space optical communication, fibre-based systems and high-power lasers. The engineer follows and improves alignment procedures, inspects optomechanical assemblies and works with engineers to troubleshoot performance, in cleanroom and laser-safety conditions.

At a glance

• Role: Optical Integration Engineer (Job ID 1751)
• Team: Quantum Networking
• Location: Bothell, Washington, USA (some remote days possible)
• Posted: 24 July 2026
• Pay: $99,782 to $143,083 base
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)

About the optical integration role

• Perform precision optical alignment and integration of components and assemblies
• Follow and improve assembly and alignment procedures
• Inspect and measure optomechanical assemblies
• Integrate free-space, fibre-based and high-power laser systems with control electronics
• Handle sensitive optics under cleanroom and contamination-control rules
• Keep traceable documentation

Work authorisation

IonQ’s posting says the role involves US export-controlled technology. IonQ may need to confirm that you are a ‘US person’ (citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or obtain an export licence, and may decline to proceed otherwise. Check the posting before applying if you are not a US citizen or permanent resident.

What IonQ is looking for

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in optics, photonics or engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2 to 5 years in optical components, aerospace, optical communications or precision optics
• Precision alignment and metrology tools: autocollimators, beam profilers, interferometers, polarimeters
• Cleanroom, ESD and laser-safety practice
• Reading engineering drawings and optical assembly procedures

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience and R&D lab work
• ZEMAX and SolidWorks or Siemens NX
• Cryogenic, vacuum or chiller integration
• MATLAB or Python for data analysis

Pay and location

IonQ posts a base range of $99,782 to $143,083, plus bonus and equity. The role is based in Bothell with up to 25% domestic travel.

How to apply

Apply through the official IonQ job posting. IonQ’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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