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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 55 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at IonQ in Geneva, you will design and improve mechanical enclosures and subsystems for quantum products, focusing on integrating optical and electronic components. Your role involves taking mechanical solutions from prototyping to product release, ensuring compliance with various requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also engage with suppliers for efficient prototyping and manufacturing, while acting as a mechanical subject-matter expert.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnology, or equivalent
- At least five years of relevant experience in mechanical design and product development
- Hands-on experience designing with sheet metal and/or machined parts
- Strong ability to develop thermal dissipation solutions for compact systems
- Fluency in English
- Strong communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with cryogenic systems
- Experience with compact thermal management
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
Worth weighing
- Compensation varies based on individual factors and is subject to change
- Position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions
- Candidates must verify 'U.S. Person' status for export control compliance
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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