Senior Microwave Research Scientist

IonQ

Senior Microwave Research Scientist at IonQ leading the development of microwave devices for quantum computing solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and validate state-of-the-art quantum systems.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,887 - $166,127 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with architecture teams to translate system-level specifications into component-level design rules and performance metrics
Design microwave circuits for electronic control of qubits, accounting for fabrication constraints, cryogenic compatibility, and system-level interactions
Manage the end-to-end design layout and mask handoff process, partnering with foundries to fabricate devices at scale
Lead internal validation efforts with test and measurement teams to ensure fabricated components meet target performance specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 + years of experience designing microwave devices
MS in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams within large projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
matching 401K
unlimited PTO and paid holidays
parental/adoption leave
legal insurance
home technology stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

microwave circuit designcomponent-level designperformance metricsfabrication constraintscryogenic compatibilitydesign layoutmask handofftest and measurementvalidation efforts

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcross-disciplinary teamworkproject management

Certifications

MS in electrical engineeringMS in physics