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In 2025, we joined IonQ [NYSE: IONQ], the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security.\nOur scientists, engineers, software developers, and operations professionals collaborate to deliver real-world solutions. We value ingenuity, diverse skillsets, and teamwork. Every team member can make an immediate impact while growing professionally. Join us to build breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.\nVector Atomic is hiring electrical engineers to build ultraprecise 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.\nLocation: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA (Bay Area)\nRequirements\nKey Responsibilities:\nCollaborate with physicists, firmware, optics, and mechanical teams to architect electronics for quantum instruments and precision INS.\nDesign, simulate, and validate low-noise analog front ends, data-converter paths, and mixed-signal control loops.\nCreate schematics and perform placement/routing in Altium for complex, space-constrained PCBAs.\nBuild robust power trees and POL supplies with tight ripple, transient, and efficiency targets.\nApply signal integrity and EMI/EMC best practices: grounding, return paths, filtering, shielding, and layout constraints.\nBring up, characterize, and debug boards using oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, SMUs, and logic analyzers.\nWrite basic automation scripts (Python) for characterization and data logging.\nDocument requirements, design notes, test plans, and manufacturing handoff; support prototype-to-production transition.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 0-2 years of hands-on hardware experience. Significant involvement in Senior Design projects or technical extracurriculars (e.g., Robotics, Formula SAE) is highly valued.\nAbility to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both written and verbal.\nAbility to work independently on assigned activities while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.\nTo comply with 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.\nAbility to work onsite full-time at our office in Pleasanton, CA (SF Bay Area)\n\nPreferred Experience (several of the following)\nAnalog/mixed-signal design fundamentals: op-amps, references, filters, instrumentation amps.\nPower basics: buck/boost/LDO regulators, ripple/transient control, protection (OV/OC/UV).\nData converters: integrating precision ADCs/DACs; sampling and anti-aliasing fundamentals.\nNoise and precision: 1/f and thermal noise, PSRR/CMRR, grounding and shielding practices.\nPCB design in Altium: schematics, footprint/library use, placement and routing for signal integrity.\nSPICE simulation (e.g., LTspice) for verification and tolerance analysis.\nLab skills: oscilloscopes, supplies, DMMs; methodical bring-up and debugging.\nSignal integrity/EMI: impedance control, stackup selection, crosstalk and return-path management.\nPower specialization: sequencing, current sensing, thermal management, low-power techniques.\nRF/microwave basics: LO distribution, mixers, phase noise, shielding.\nEmbedded familiarity: I2C/SPI/UART bring-up, reading datasheets; basic Python for test automation.\nFPGA/MCU board design and high-speed interfaces (e.g., LVDS).\nDFM/DFT, manufacturing processes, and reliability/environmental testing.\nBenefits\nVector Atomic offers competitive compensation and benefits including:\nPlatinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision)\nHealth and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nEmployer 401(k) contributions\n20 days of paid time off & 11 paid holidays\nPaid parental leave\nFully stocked kitchen\nPay Range\nThe base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 per year. 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