Senior Electrical Engineer, Space Quantum Sensors (LEO)

Vector Atomic; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum-level health coverage

Employer 401(k) contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of electronics for next‑gen quantum sensors used in Low Earth Orbit. You will own end‑to‑end PCB development and contribute across firmware, RTL, mechanical, and optical teams.

The role emphasizes radiation‑tolerant design, high‑reliability space hardware, and collaboration with physicists. 6+ years in space electronics and a strong foundation in high‑speed PCB practices are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years experience
• Master’s degree with 3+ years experience is acceptable for the role

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑level electrical architecture for next‑gen quantum sensors for LEO missions
• Own end‑to‑end PCB development: requirements, schematic, layout, fabrication, verification
• Translate system requirements into detailed electronic designs with cross‑functional teams
• Design and adapt circuits for reliable operation in LEO radiation/thermal environments
• Collaborate with firmware/RTL/mechanical/optical engineers on designs
• Build environmental test plans simulating LEO conditions and evaluate reliability

Skills

Electrical design

Space electronics

RF & mixed-signal

Radiation effects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LTSpice

Oscilloscopes

VNAs

Job description

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of electronics for next‑gen quantum sensors used in Low Earth Orbit. You will own end‑to‑end PCB development and contribute across firmware, RTL, mechanical, and optical teams.

The role emphasizes radiation‑tolerant design, high‑reliability space hardware, and collaboration with physicists. 6+ years in space electronics and a strong foundation in high‑speed PCB practices are required.