Scientific Glassblower

Vector Atomic • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is seeking versatile scientific glassblowers to build vapor cells for ultra-precise quantum devices used in timekeeping and magnetic sensing for autonomous/GPS-free navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. This hands-on, jack-of-all-trades role is based in a dynamic R&D environment. Candidates should have strength in a subset of the required skills and be willing and able to learn new ones rapidly.

The work includes scientific glassblowing with quartz and borosilicate, surface polishing and frit bonding, and building and maintaining vacuum systems. The role calls for effective written and verbal communication with coworkers and collaborators. To comply with U.S. export control laws, employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents, or belong to certain categories of refugees or asylees.

The approximate base salary range is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits; actual pay depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience as a professional scientific glassblower.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both in writing and verbally.
• Hands-on experience with several of the following: building scientific glassware, optical polishing, frit bonding, advanced optical bonding techniques, vacuum systems, mechanical design, surface chemistry, optical coatings, vapor cells for spectroscopy, and laser spectroscopy.
• Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or fall within certain categories of refugees or asylees.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific glassblowing with quartz and borosilicate.
• Carry out surface polishing and frit bonding.
• Build and maintain vacuum systems.
• Build vapor cells for quantum devices used in timekeeping, magnetic sensing, navigation, satellite communications, and geophysical exploration.

Benefits

• Platinum-level family medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed