Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure
IonQ · Louisville, Colorado, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 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
The Manager of Component Test & Infrastructure will lead spacecraft component verification and develop test infrastructure to support spacecraft production and testing. This role involves managing a team of test engineers, ensuring the readiness of hardware, and collaborating with various departments to navigate technical challenges. The position requires a strong focus on developing test strategies, troubleshooting failures, and maintaining automated test systems.
- benefits
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience
- Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries
- Experience developing and executing hardware verification and acceptance test programs
- Strong understanding of electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems testing
- Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
- Experience developing or maintaining test software and automation frameworks
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development programs
- Experience leading component test, integration, or verification organizations
- Experience with RF testing, communications systems, or radar systems
- Experience developing flatsats, hardware simulators, or representative spacecraft test beds
- Experience managing calibration systems and laboratory assets
What you get
- Base salary range of $145,920 - $191,047
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
Worth weighing
- Position requires U.S. citizenship or legal residency due to export control regulations
- No specific mention of remote work options, role is onsite in Louisville, CO
- Salary figures are subject to change based on market data and individual factors
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.
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