Electrical Engineer

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.

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.

Vector Atomic is hiring electrical engineers to build ultra-precise quantum devices for applications that include autonomous/GPS-free navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. This hands-on role requires strong electronic design skills with emphasis on analog and mixed-signal circuits. We are seeking strong individual contributors who can take ownership of their work while supporting overall team goals. Vector Atomic produces a large volume of custom PCBAs for both manufacturing and R&D projects.

Location:
This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA (Bay Area)

• Work with a cross-functional team of physicists, electronics engineers, firmware programmers and optical engineers to create next-generation quantum instruments.
• Design, implement and verify analog and mixed signal circuits for precision INS instruments. This work requires an understanding of electronic noise sources, measurement techniques and mitigation strategies. New hires will need to have a solid understanding of these principles and the ability to learn quickly and solve design challenges.
• Develop schematics in Altium. Apply layout techniques to improve signal integrity.
• Select parts and work with purchasing to procure, fabricate and assemble PCBAs.
• Assist with board "bring-up" and debugging. Use laboratory test equipment such as scopes, signal generators and spectrum analyzers to test and validate your designs.
• Document results and create test procedures to collaborate with software engineers and provide support and technical guidance as they program and interact with your circuits.
• Contribute to our goals of continuous improvement by documenting issues, rework and feature requests using project tracking tools.

• BSEE/MSEE Degree with substantial course/lab/intern work in analog circuit design. Other technical degrees will be considered, with 2+ years of directly relevant experience.
• To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees 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.
• Must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both written and verbal.

• Experience using Altium design tools to create schematics, BOMS and layouts for complex PCBAs. Must be able and…