Optics Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Optics Technician. Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

• Support the optics team with quantum computer system builds, upgrades, and ongoing research projects.
• Provide hands-on support with optical, mechanical, and electrical assembly.
• Assist with the control and handling of parts used in quantum system sub-assemblies.
• Maintain a tidy and safe laboratory and workshop environment;
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Work alongside engineers, scientists, and senior technicians to support the logistics and assembly of quantum systems.

Qualifications:

• Practical technical skills and experience in a similar technical or industrial environment.
• Approximately 3 years of relevant industrial operations experience.
• Experience following work instructions to complete advanced technical assembly tasks.
• Experience working in an assembly environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively within a technical team.
• An advanced modern apprenticeship (Level 3) in Engineering or equivalent industrial experience is desirable.
• Experience with fibre optics, optics, electronics, or vacuum systems;
• Experience assembling high-precision or delicate components.
• Experience handling optics and using lasers.
• Previous experience assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and company benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401(k).
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Legal insurance.
• Home technology stipend.
• Compensation varies based on education, qualifications, experience, location, market data, and internal team equity.

Other Information:

• IonQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement.
• Employment may be subject to background and risk screening.
• The position may involve access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.
• Applicants may need to provide immigration and citizenship information for export control and compliance purposes;
• IonQ may require verification of U.S. Person status, an applicable export license, or a license exception for access to certain controlled technology.
• Background screening may include identity, employment history, education and qualifications, sanctions and watchlist checks, adverse media, public records, and other legally permitted checks.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply through IonQ's careers portal.