Staff Harness Engineer

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 Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella’s culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-by-side with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations. Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capella’s ability to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide. Location:  This role is based onsite at our Louisville, CO office, with the option to work a few days remotely.  Travel:  Up to 10%, domestic or international. Job ID: 1858 The Role As a Staff Electrical Harness Design Engineer, you will take ownership of full-cycle harness designs, from early concept to flight readiness. You will work cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, mechanical, EE, and RF teams to bring high-reliability, space-ready harnesses to orbit. You will guide the Harness team on special topics and present across disciplines to help facilitate ideas, product readiness, and conduct reviews. Responsibilities Design System Level harnesses from power distribution to high-speed communications Own the harness design lifecycle and implement harness design best practices Collaborate across teams—mechanical, RF, electrical, and systems—to ensure seamless integration. Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to electrical component selection, testing, manufacturing, and production processes Technical point of contact for Wire, Cable, Connector, and Harness suppliers Support resolving non-conformances from harness suppliers Provide critical input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements What Success Looks Like   You consistently deliver flight-quality harnesses on schedule with minimal oversight  You proactively identify and articulate system-level risks and drive mitigations early  You communicate across hardware/software and cross-functional gaps with confidence and clarity  You make thoughtful trade-offs in constrained environments and justify them with data  You show curiosity about advanced areas like architecture optimization or radiation mitigation, even if they’re outside your scope for now  You exhibit advanced wide-ranging experience in harness engineering, using in-depth professional knowledge  You get things done, align with stakeholders, and document concisely Requirements Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education  5+ years’ experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex harnesses   Experience with designing and maintaining systems from beginning to end of the product lifecycle   Knowledge of PCBA’s and working closely with electrical design engineers to define harnessing requirements and inform board level design decisions  An understanding of RF cabling, components, and testing  Excellent Organizational skills and strong documentation habits Strong knowledge of industry harnessing standards (NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, etc)  Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD applications   Strong knowledge of Zuken or other harness design applications Experience in engineering product lifecycle management tools Strong knowledge of cable assembly design An understanding of Electro Magnetic Effects (EME) to include Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here . Compensation   The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location and calibrated against relevant market data and