Engineer - R&D

Vector Atomic • Pleasanton, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is seeking versatile R&D Engineers to build ultra-precise quantum devices for autonomous/GPS-free navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. This is a hands-on, broad-ranging role in a dynamic R&D environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong subset of the required skills and be willing and able to learn new ones rapidly. The position is located in Pleasanton, California (Bay Area).

IonQ is a quantum technology company providing integrated solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Vector Atomic develops quantum technology for navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications, with a collaborative team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, plus 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Must qualify under U.S. export control laws as a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent resident, or certain category of refugee or asylee.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both verbally and in writing.
• Hands-on experience with several of the following in an R&D environment: lasers and optics, electronics, and/or vacuum systems.
• Experience with laser and optical system prototyping.
• Experience with electronic test instrumentation, such as oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power supplies, and voltmeters.
• Experience designing, building, and working with electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with system integration, bring-up, and debugging.
• Basic PCB board bring-up experience.
• Experience designing custom or semi-custom enclosures for electronic assemblies, addressing shielding, grounding, and thermal constraints.
• Experience designing and building custom cabling and interface boards.
• Computer-aided design experience.

Nice To Haves

• Basic machining skill.

Responsibilities

• Build and test optical, electrical, or vacuum systems.
• Integrate electronics controllers with sensors.
• Set up test equipment and automate data collection.

Benefits

• Platinum-level family health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employer 401(k) contributions.
• 20 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fully stocked kitchen.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level