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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

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

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Capella, you will lead the manufacturing processes for spacecraft, overseeing assembly, integration, and ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and quality standards. Your role will involve developing work instructions, investigating non-conformances, and collaborating with engineering and supply chain teams to enhance manufacturability and efficiency.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
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

  • 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing of spacecrafts or complex electro-mechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment
  • Hands on manufacturing and test experience
  • Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred)
  • Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent residency required for compliance with ITAR regulations

What you get

  • Base salary range of $145,000 - $180,200
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options, as the role is onsite in Louisville, CO
  • Salary figures are subject to change based on market data and individual qualifications
  • The role requires compliance with U.S. export control laws, which may affect eligibility for some candidates

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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