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[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.\nThe 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.\nAbout Vector Atomic:\nVector 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.\nLocation: Pleasanton, California, United States\nTravel: Up to 20%, domestic or international.\nThe Role:\nWe're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of physicists and electrical, mechanical, software, and optical engineers designing next-generation quantum sensors for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions.\nThis is a newly created, high-impact role central to our space sensor programs. You'll lead the design of advanced electronics, specifying, designing, characterizing, and testing PCB assemblies with FPGA, MCU, mixed-signal, and RF architectures, built to meet the demanding reliability and environmental requirements of spaceflight.\nYou'll join a growing electronics team of engineers, reporting to our Engineering Director, with close daily collaboration across firmware, RTL, mechanical, and optical disciplines. This is an individual-contributor role with significant technical ownership and visibility into every stage of hardware development, from concept through on-orbit deployment.\nResponsibilities:\nLead high-level electrical architecture for next-generation quantum sensors, balancing size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C).\nOwn end-to-end PCB development: requirements definition, schematic design, layout, fabrication coordination, and performance verification.\nTranslate system-level requirements into detailed electronic designs in collaboration with physicists, and mechanical, software, and optical engineers.\nDesign and adapt circuits for reliable operation in the LEO radiation and thermal environment.\nPartner with firmware and RTL engineers on radiation-tolerant techniques (error detection/correction, bit scrubbing, recovery methods).\nSupport system integration, test, and troubleshooting to ensure instrument-level requirements are met.\nBuild environmental test plans simulating LEO conditions; estimate FIT rates and electronics lifetime against mission parameters.\nCharacterize and validate designs using standard lab test and measurement equipment.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 6+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years.\n3+ years designing electronics for space applications (LEO preferred).\nExperience with power, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design for satellite or other flight systems.\nWorking knowledge of radiation effects (TID, SEE) and common mitigation strategies.\nExperience selecting or qualifying components for radiation performance, including COTS parts.\nSolid grounding in high-speed PCB design practices: controlled impedance, length matching, grounding, decoupling, shielding.\nComfortable in a lab environment, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power supplies, and related test equipment.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and physics teams.\nTo 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. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with space-qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.\nExposure to FPGA RTL or radiation-mitigation algorithms (TMR, SEU handling).\nFamiliarity with digital signal processing and FPGA implementation constraints.\nCircuit simulation experience (e.g., LTSpice).\nExperience in AS9100-compliant environments.\nBenefits\nVector Atomic values teamwork, open and honest discourse, and work-life balance. We offer 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 approximate base salary range for this position is $142,113 - $186,063 per year. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits. Please note that it is less common for candidates to be hired at the top of this range, as final compensation is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nVector Atomic is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.\nVector Atomic does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. 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