Senior Engineer - Electrical

IonQ; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 142,113 - 186,063; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum-level family health coverage

FSA accounts

Employer 401(k) contributions

20 days paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

IonQ is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Pleasanton, CA, to develop electronic solutions for quantum instruments. The role involves working with cross-functional teams and overseeing complex circuit lifecycles.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in complex PCBA designs. Benefits include competitive compensation, health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years experience or Master's degree with 3+ years.
• At least 3 years of experience in complex, mixed-signal PCBA design.
• Hands-on skill with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Expertise in high-density layouts and controlled-impedance structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic solutions for quantum instruments.
• Partner with teams to create innovative schematic designs.
• Lead PCBA journey for high-speed digital and precision analog boards.
• Drive component selection for optimal performance.

Skills

High-density layouts

Complex mixed-signal PCBA design

Oscilloscopes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Altium Designer

ECAD tools

Job description

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is a leading quantum platform and merchant supplier delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Its newest generation, IonQ Tempo, has achieved 99.99% two‑qubit gate fidelity in 2025, setting a world record.

Location

Onsite at our Pleasanton, CA office. Travel up to 5%.

Job ID

1645

The Role

Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for developing electronic solutions for quantum instruments. Oversee the full lifecycle of complex circuits, from concept through production, ensuring quality and design integrity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional teams of physicists and mechanical/optical engineers to translate system requirements into innovative schematic designs.
• Lead the complete PCBA journey for high‑speed digital, precision analog, mixed‑signal, and RF boards.
• Establish and advocate for PCB layout standards, including stack‑ups, impedance profiles, and EMI/EMC‑aware strategies.
• Drive component selection and routing to optimize signal integrity, power integrity, thermal efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Design and develop point‑of‑load power supply circuits with stringent sequencing, ripple, and efficiency requirements.
• Collaborate with fabricators to improve yields, address support issues, and define test procedures for DFM/DFA compliance.
• Maintain accurate design data, revisions, and engineering change orders within a cloud‑based PLM system.
• Perform hands‑on hardware debugging and verification using standard laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 6+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• At least 3 years of complex, mixed‑signal PCBA design experience using advanced ECAD tools.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible refugee/asylee status required for export‑control compliance.
• Expertise in high‑density layouts, fine‑pitch BGAs, and controlled‑impedance structures.
• Experience designing with modern FPGAs, MCUs, and precision analog circuits.
• Hands‑on skill with oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross‑functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, library management, and constraint‑driven layouts.
• Experience integrating PCB designs with PLM/ERP systems and managing component lifecycles.
• Background in defining, simulating, and verifying ASIC designs.
• Low‑power design experience and familiarity with RoHS/CE, EMI/EMC, and UL compliance standards.

Benefits

Vector Atomic values teamwork, open discourse, and work‑life balance. Compensation includes competitive base, bonus, equity, and benefits.

• Platinum‑level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• 20 days paid time off & 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Fully stocked kitchen

Approximate base salary range: $142,113 to $186,063 per year. Compensation varies based on individual factors, location, and market data.

EEO Statement

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcome different voices and viewpoints, without discrimination on any protected basis.