Senior Electrical Engineer: PCB & High-Speed Design (Onsite)

Vector Atomic; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum‑level health coverage

Health and Dependent care FSA

Employer 401(k) contributions

20 days paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Vector Atomic in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to own PCB development for advanced quantum instruments, from concept through production. You will collaborate with physicists and engineers across disciplines to deliver reliable, manufacturable boards.

Key work includes HDI/high‑speed differential layouts, controlled impedance routing, POL power circuits, and DFM-focused design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience; or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Experience in complex, mixed‑signal PCBA designs using ECAD tools (prefer Altium).
• Ability to work in a laboratory and communicate effectively with team members.
• US export control eligibility for Vector Atomic employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB design for high‑density, high‑speed boards for quantum instruments.
• Own PCB process from concept to production, including DFM compliance.
• Define layout standards, impedance, and via strategies; optimize signal and power integrity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot fabrication and yield issues.

Skills

HDI layouts

High-speed diff. pairs

Schematic capture

Altium Designer

PLM systems

DFM/DFR awareness

PCB routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Altium Designer

PLM system

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Vector Atomic in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to own PCB development for advanced quantum instruments, from concept through production. You will collaborate with physicists and engineers across disciplines to deliver reliable, manufacturable boards.

Key work includes HDI/high‑speed differential layouts, controlled impedance routing, POL power circuits, and DFM-focused design.