Senior Electrical Engineer

Clutch Canada; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead development of electronic solutions for quantum instruments, overseeing circuits from concept to production.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing intricate design with hands-on hardware troubleshooting while maintaining high quality standards. This onsite role supports cutting-edge quantum technology within Vector Atomic, an IonQ company.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing electronic solutions for quantum instruments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of complex circuits from concept to production.
• Develop and validate electronic solutions for quantum instruments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design for manufacturability and reliability.

Job description

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

About Vector Atomic

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills. If you’re excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA.

Travel

Up to 5%

Job ID

1645

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a key contributor in developing innovative electronic solutions for groundbreaking quantum instruments. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of complex circuits, from initial concept through implementation and production. The ideal candidate is an agile, creative engineer who thrives in high-paced environments, possessing the unique ability to shift seamlessly between intricate design challenges and immediate hardware troubleshooting while maintaining uncompromising quality standards.

Responsibilities