Sobre este puesto de AIT Mechanical Integration Technician en IonQ
About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
About Skyloom
Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow's space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology.
Skyloom is building the orbital infrastructure for the next renaissance in global connectivity. As Earth’s first space-based telecommunications company, we deliver fiberless, planetary-scale data transport that dramatically increases bandwidth, availability, and resiliency—while reducing latency and total cost of operations.
Our proprietary optical technology enables secure, ultra-high-capacity connections across our end-to-end, multi-orbit network or within your own infrastructure, unlocking a new standard for global communications.
Location: This role will be onsite in our Broomfield, Colorado office.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 1444
The Role
The AIT Mechanical Integration Technician plays a key role in Skyloom’s Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) operations. This position is responsible for the hands-on mechanical assembly of flight and non-flight hardware, including precision components, subassemblies, harnesses, and opto-mechanical structures.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical, electromechanical, and opto-mechanical components following work instructions.
- Identify and organize tools and components based on technical descriptions and BOMs.
- Perform precision inspections using metrology tools to meet aerospace-level specifications.
- Conduct mechanical and functional tests; troubleshoot and perform repairs when required.
- Document test outcomes, deviations, and failure analysis results.
- Collaborate with engineering to implement corrective actions and fixture updates.
- Maintain ESD and FOD controls and follow space-grade cleanliness standards.
- Report deviations in parts, tools, or workflows.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within AIT.
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in mechanical assembly, AIT, electronics, PCB assembly, or high-precision manufacturing.
- Familiarity with precision fasteners and metric hardware.
- Proficiency using basic math for measurements.
- Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and drawings.
- Effective communication skills in English.
- Ability to comply with safety, ESD, and PPE requirements.
- High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, cleanroom, AIT, or precision assembly environments.
- Familiarity with space hardware or optical components.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems such as Odoo.
- Interest in skill development within a multidisciplinary and international team.
Compensation
The approximate base salary range for this position is $88,270- $110,000. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.
**Benefits will be provided by Skyloom, Inc., an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.**
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
