or apply directly on IonQ's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 73 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 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
- 2026-10-23
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 Process Technician in Packaging at IonQ, you will be responsible for executing procedures related to cleaning, assembling, bonding, inspecting, and testing packaged ion traps and related hardware. The role involves operating complex packaging equipment and handling delicate components under a microscope, ensuring precision and adherence to protocols. You will also support daily cleanroom operations and collect process data to assist the engineering team.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Roughly 2+ years of hands-on experience in a high-tech manufacturing, lab, or precision-assembly environment
- Demonstrated fine motor skill with small components
- Ability to read and precisely follow blueprints, specifications, and operating procedures
- Comfort spending roughly 80% of your day in the cleanroom, fully gowned
- Reliability and focus in a team environment
- Clear written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- Experience personally operating and troubleshooting automated equipment
- Experience in an ISO Class 6 (or cleaner) gowned cleanroom
- A 2-year technical degree or higher
- Experience with ERP, PLM, or MES systems
- Experience with cryogenic or ultra-high-vacuum hardware
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
- Position requires physical work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods
- In-person, hands-on bench evaluation is part of the hiring process
- Travel is minimal but may be required
- Compensation varies based on individual factors and is subject to change
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at IonQ
- Staff Firmware EngineerPleasanton, California, United States
- Staff Electrical Hardware Design EngineerLouisville, Colorado, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
- Senior Flight Software EngineerLouisville, Colorado, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
- Chief Architect - Optical Communication TerminalsBroomfield, Colorado, United States
- Principal Cybersecurity Architect – Network Security Posture ManagementSanta Clara, California, United States
- Senior Staff Distributed Systems EngineerSanta Clara, California, United States
- Staff Quality EngineerBroomfield, Colorado, United States
- Group Product Manager - Quantum NetworkingBothell, Washington, United States