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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
The Senior Electronics Engineer at IonQ will take technical ownership of high-performance electronic subsystems, focusing on the design and verification of analog, RF/high-speed, and mixed-signal electronics. This hands-on role involves developing complex electronic hardware, leading technical trade-offs, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with performance and reliability targets. The engineer will also mentor others and help evolve design processes within the R&D department.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 Electronic or Opto-electronic Engineering or equivalent
- At least seven years of relevant experience designing complex, high-performance hardware modules
- Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal design
- Experience with RF fundamentals including impedance matching and filtering
- Ability to create and review schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
- Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as LTspice
Nice to have
- Fluency in French
- Experience driving hardware for sensitive opto-electronic systems
- Experience mentoring others in design and review processes
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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