Analog/Mixed-Signal Engineer – Quantum Hardware (Onsite)

Vector Atomic; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive health coverage

FSA for dependents

401(k) contributions

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Vector Atomic in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an electrical engineer to design ultraprecise quantum hardware with emphasis on analog/mixed-signal circuits. You will collaborate with physicists, firmware, optics, and mechanical teams to deliver robust PCBAs and power systems for quantum instruments.

This hands-on role requires strong design skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a small, multidisciplinary team solving real-world navigation and sensing challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 0–2 years hardware experience.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work onsite in Pleasanton, CA.
• U.S. export control compliance requirement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicists, firmware, optics, and mechanical teams to architect electronics for quantum instruments.
• Design, simulate, and validate low-noise analog front ends, data-converter paths, and mixed-signal control loops.
• Create schematics and perform placement/routing in Altium for complex PCBAs.
• Build robust power trees and POL supplies with tight ripple, transient, and efficiency targets.
• Apply signal integrity and EMI/EMC best practices: grounding, return paths, filtering, shielding, and layout constraints.
• Bring up, characterize, and debug boards using oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, SMUs, and logic analyzers.
• Write basic automation scripts (Python) for characterization and data logging.
• Document requirements, design notes, test plans, and manufacturing handoff; support prototype-to-production transition.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Python scripting

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

DMMs

LTspice

FPGA/MCU design basics

Job description

Vector Atomic in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an electrical engineer to design ultraprecise quantum hardware with emphasis on analog/mixed-signal circuits. You will collaborate with physicists, firmware, optics, and mechanical teams to deliver robust PCBAs and power systems for quantum instruments.

This hands-on role requires strong design skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a small, multidisciplinary team solving real-world navigation and sensing challenges.