Senior Electrical Technician

Quantum is now, and it's built here.

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact.

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.

The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.

What to expect:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technician to strengthen our technical support team and facilitate the company's ongoing growth and future expansion plans. This is a senior role within a highly experienced department. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with our existing technical staff on cutting-edge quantum computing systems and support our engineers and scientists on installations, upgrades, and research projects.

What you'll be responsible for:

As a Senior Technician, you will be responsible for working alongside our technicians and scientists to build and commission the electrical and electronic aspects of our state of the art quantum systems. Additional responsibilities will include producing technical documentation and maintaining a tidy and safe lab and workshop environment. 

You will need to be able to take responsibility for tasks with minimal supervision and to possess experience in several of the following areas: electrical wiring, electronic knowledge, electrical fault finding experience, working from mechanical and electrical drawings, electronics, surface mount componentry, PCBs, mechanical assembly, and/or vacuum assembly. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse set of experience with practical technical skills. Relevant qualifications would be considered an advantage, as well as prior experience working in industry or in a start up environment. 

• Relevant industrial operations experience (approx. 3 years)
• Ability to assemble electronic subsystems, including fault finding (e.g. continuity testing)
• Previous experience in the assembly of high precision and/or delicate parts
• Experience working in an environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Familiarity with testing high technology equipment prior to shipping
• Previous experience of assembling and testing RF scientific instrumentation

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of quantum. We offer more than just a role, you’ll join a world-class community of scientists, engineers and innovators working to unlock the full potential of quantum computing.

We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities to further your career alongside industry leaders, a competitive salary with IonQ stock options, an annual performance bonus, generous annual leave, flexible hybrid working, private medical and dental insurance for you and your family, and much more.

Join us and be part of the future of quantum computing.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.