Senior PCB Designer

Description 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 Vector Atomic:

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills.

If you're excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll collaborate with a talented team of experienced engineers to develop PCBAs and supporting electronics for innovative R&D initiatives and commercial products. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in transforming cutting-edge quantum technologies into real-world solutions with meaningful impact.

Location:

This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA (Bay Area)
Requirements What You’ll Do Collaborate with design engineers and physicists to develop custom PCBs for precision sensor systems. Review design requirements and develop schematics, custom footprints, component placement, and signal routing for multilayer PCBAs containing digital, analog, and power circuits. Apply established design rules and define PCB layer stack-ups and via strategies. Update layouts based on feedback from engineering design reviews. Perform BOM scrubbing, resolve DRC issues, and review designs for manufacturability.

Prepare fabrication and assembly documentation including BOMs, Gerber/ODB++ files, drill files, and manufacturing drawings. Work directly with PCB fabricators and assembly vendors to address build questions and resolve parts procurement issues. Maintain organized design files, libraries, and documentation within our PLM system and support PCB revisions and engineering change orders (ECOs). Collaborate with test engineers on board bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation.

What We're Looking For Technical degree, relevant certification, or equivalent hands-on industry or military experience. 5-8 years of professional PCB layout experience including PCBA fabrication and manufacturing support. Strong understanding of PCB layout fundamentals including component placement, routing, planes, and vias. Comfortable working in a laboratory environment. To comply with the US export control laws, you must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees.

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