Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the full electrical design lifecycle for complex spaceflight hardware including schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing handoff
• Develop robust analog/digital designs for mission-critical systems under environmental constraints
• Lead board-level bring-up and debugging, integrating firmware, software, and FPGA with embedded systems
• Define test plans and verification strategies to meet flight readiness requirements
• Mentor early-career engineers and drive failure analysis and root-cause investigations
• Collaborate with mechanical, RF, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration
• Engage with external vendors and contract manufacturers to resolve DFM/DFT issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience designing and debugging PCBAs
• Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Solid understanding of digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Experience interacting with contract manufacturers and supporting DFM reviews
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or granted asylum to comply with ITAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Experience designing for harsh environments (thermal, vacuum, vibration)
• Familiarity with high-speed design or impedance-controlled layouts
• Basic scripting or automation in Python or C for hardware test workflows
• Exposure to radiation effects and mitigation in electronic design
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design practices and validation
• Knowledge of satellite electrical systems (EPS, GNSS, ADCS, space robotics)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental and adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home technology stipend

About the Company

IonQ is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Through Capella, IonQ spans national security and advanced sensing to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence.