Senior Engineer- Space Electronics

Anysilicon; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. and Vector Atomic seek an experienced electronics engineer to lead advanced PCB design for spaceborne quantum sensing platforms.

You will translate system needs into circuit-level solutions, drive end-to-end electronics development, and coordinate integration and verification for radiation-tolerant performance in challenging space environments. You’ll collaborate with firmware and RTL teams, craft environmental tests for LEO conditions, and ensure reliability of power, analog, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing electronics for space applications, particularly LEO missions.
• Experience designing power, analog, and mixed-signal circuits for satellite systems.
• Familiarity with radiation testing and mitigation techniques.
• Background in selecting and qualifying components for radiation performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of advanced electronics for next-generation quantum sensors.
• Collaborate across disciplines to translate system requirements into detailed electronic designs.
• Own end-to-end PCB development, including requirements definition, schematic design, layout, fabrication coordination, and performance verification.
• Support system integration and testing to ensure instrument-level requirements are met.
• Develop new circuits and adapt existing designs for reliable operation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• Partner with firmware and RTL engineers to implement radiation-tolerant techniques.
• Create environmental test plans simulating LEO conditions; estimate FIT rates and electronics lifetimes based on mission parameters.
• Oversee testing at external facilities and refine test protocols to optimize outcomes.
• Use electronic test and measurement equipment to characterize and validate design performance.

Skills

LEO electronics

Radiation-tolerant design

PCB design

Schematic/layout

LTSpice

Test equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTSpice

Oscilloscopes

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

IonQ, Inc. is a leading quantum computing company focused on delivering advanced solutions to complex global challenges. With a commitment to innovation, IonQ aims to develop the world's most powerful quantum computers and is recognized for its record-setting performance in quantum computing. Vector Atomic, a subsidiary of IonQ, specializes in quantum technology for navigation, timing, and telecommunications, fostering a collaborative environment for engineers and scientists to create impactful solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of advanced electronics for next-generation quantum sensors.
• Collaborate across disciplines to translate system requirements into detailed electronic designs.
• Own end-to-end PCB development, including requirements definition, schematic design, layout, fabrication coordination, and performance verification.
• Support system integration and testing to ensure instrument-level requirements are met.
• Develop new circuits and adapt existing designs for reliable operation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• Partner with firmware and RTL engineers to implement radiation-tolerant techniques.
• Create environmental test plans simulating LEO conditions; estimate FIT rates and electronics lifetimes based on mission parameters.
• Oversee testing at external facilities and refine test protocols to optimize outcomes.
• Use electronic test and measurement equipment to characterize and validate design performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing electronics for space applications, particularly LEO missions.
• Experience designing power, analog, and mixed-signal circuits for satellite systems.
• Familiarity with radiation testing and mitigation techniques.
• Background in selecting and qualifying components for radiation performance.

Skills:

• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.
• Skilled with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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