Assembly, Integration & Test Technician

About IonQ:

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.

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 : 1444

The Assembly, Integration & Test Technician (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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific…