Engineer - R&D

Vector Atomic • Pleasanton, CA

3h • $110,000 - $135,000 • 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 hands-on, dynamic R&D role calls for a skilled, flexible engineer with experience across multiple areas and the ability to quickly learn new skills. The position is located in Pleasanton, California, in the Bay Area. Employees must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or certain refugee or asylee categories.

Requirements

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

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.

What This Job Offers

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