Optical Bench Alignment Technician

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. Location: This role will be based onsite at our Louisville, Colorado office. Travel: None Job ID: 1640 The Role The Optical Alignment Technician plays a critical role in the production of Skyloom optical communication terminals. This position is responsible for the precision alignment of optical components to enable high-performance data links under stringent performance requirements. The role requires excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow and improve detailed work instructions. The technician will perform alignment, inspection, and quality control activities, while working closely with mechanical and optical engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve production processes. Key Responsibilities Perform precision optical alignment and integration of components and assemblies Follow and execute detailed work instructions and alignment procedures Support the development and improvement of assembly and alignment processes Perform inspection, measurement, and quality control of optical assemblies Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot alignment and performance issues Maintain accurate documentation for traceability and production tracking Handle sensitive optical hardware in accordance with cleanroom and contamination control standards Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment Technical Skills Proven experience in optical assembly or optical instrument manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, photonics, medical devices, or precision equipment Strong experience with precision alignment tools such as autocollimators, interferometers, lasers, microscopes, and optical power meters Excellent manual dexterity and precision handling of delicate optical components Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, exploded diagrams, and optical assembly procedures Familiarity with cleanroom operations, ESD control, and contamination-sensitive environments Understanding of optomechanical interfaces, including lens mounts, kinematic mounts, and alignment strategies Experience with optical cleaning procedures and handling techniques Familiarity with measurement and inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, torque tools) Core Qualifications Experience in an assembly, integration, or optical alignment environment Ability to follow complex technical procedures with high accuracy Strong tro