Quantum R&D Engineer — Optics & Systems Integration

Vector Atomic, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum-level health coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer 401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Vector Atomic is seeking versatile R&D Engineers to build ultra-precise quantum devices for autonomous navigation, GPS-free positioning, and high-bandwidth satellite communications. This jack-of-all-trades role demands a hands-on engineer ready to thrive in a dynamic R&D environment and rapidly learn new skills.

You will work on optics, electronics, and system integration, prototyping, testing, and bring-up of hardware, collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in R&D environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Build and test optical, electrical, or vacuum systems.
• Systems integration of electronics controller with sensors.
• Set-up test equipment; automate data collection.

Skills

Lasers and optics

Electronics

System integration

PCB bring-up

Cable design

CAD

Machining

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

PCB design tools

Job description

Vector Atomic is seeking versatile R&D Engineers to build ultra-precise quantum devices for autonomous navigation, GPS-free positioning, and high-bandwidth satellite communications. This jack-of-all-trades role demands a hands-on engineer ready to thrive in a dynamic R&D environment and rapidly learn new skills.

You will work on optics, electronics, and system integration, prototyping, testing, and bring-up of hardware, collaborating across teams.