Staff Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge company is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to develop ultraprecise quantum devices used in GPS-free navigation and communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong design skills in low-noise circuits and have experience in working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, geared towards fostering innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Platinum-level family health coverage

401(k) contributions

20 days of paid time off

Paid parental leave

Stock ownership plan

Fully stocked kitchen

Qualifications

• Requires BSEE/MSEE with at least 10 years of experience.
• Strong expertise in PCB designing using Altium.
• Proficient in analog and mixed-signal circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Create custom PCB schematics and manage the design process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quantum instruments.

Skills

Analog design

Mixed-signal design

PCB design

Signal integrity

Communication

Education

BSEE, MSEE or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

Spice

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Vector Atomic is building quantum devices for applications including GPS-free navigation and timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. We are focused on delivering near-term products that take advantage of the exquisite properties of quantum systems. Our devices are designed with the form, fit, function, and cost for the real world.

Vector Atomic is hiring Electrical Engineers to build ultraprecise quantum devices for applications including autonomous/GPS-free navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. This hands-on role requires strong electronic design skills emphasizing low-noise, low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits. We are seeking strong individual contributors who take ownership of their work while supporting overall team goals.

Our rapidly growing team of 70 + brings an innovative but practical approach to developing quantum devices. If you'd like to work on transformational technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment, come join our team!

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Work with a cross-functional team of physicists, electronics engineers, firmware programmers and mechanical engineers to create next- quantum instruments.
• Design, implement and verify analog and mixed signal circuits for precision INS instruments. This work requires an understanding of electronic noise sources, signal integrity and isolation.
• Able to interpret system requirements and convert them into design metrics. Furthermore, able to devise test procedures to confirm requirement verification.
• Select parts and work with purchasing to procure, fabricate and assemble PCBAs.
• Create custom PCB schematics, placement and routing using Altium. Manage all aspects of the design including the stackup, BOM management and design rules.
• Oversee board “bring-up” and debugging. Develop test scripts and documentation to assist with validation.
• Collaborate with software engineers and provide support and technical guidance as they program and interact with your circuits.
• Contribute to the development process for continuous improvement. Work with manufacturing to identify and correct yield or manufacturablity issues.

What We're Looking For

• BSEE, MSEE or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of work experience designing PC boards including 5+ years of direct experience using Altium Designer for both Schematic capture and Layout.
• This individual will take PCB designs from rough outline through to fabrication and test.
• US export control laws require “U.S. persons” including U.S. (born or naturalized), lawful permanent , and certain categories of refugees, and asylees.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic laboratory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both written and verbal.

Required expertise:

• Must be proficient in using Altium Designer for Schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Strong analog design experience including amplifiers, filters, TIAs and power converters.
• Previous mixed-signal design experience with high-speed DACs/ADCs, MCUs, FPGAs, and support electronics. Able to design complex PCBAs using all the aforementioned technologies, optimized for low power consumption
• Experience using simulation tools, including Spice, for circuit analysis, including noise estimation and optimization due to environmental conditions.
• Ability to define PCB board stack-ups and select materials to meet design requirements for both performance and manufacturability. Must optimize PCB routing for performance including impedance matching, differential traces, length matching and signal integrity.
• Experience with board bring-up and troubleshooting instrumentation, including DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network vector analyzers.
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) methods.
• Background using Project Lifecycle Management tools and creating ECRs and ECOs

Nice-to-have expertise:

• Using Signal Integrity analysis tools for high-speed circuit design.
• Designing and optimizing electronics to meet EMI and ESD requirements.
• Experience using EM tools for PCB board signal integrity and optimization.
• IPC certifications in PCB Design and/or Connectors.
• Experience with designing PCB Flex and Rigid-Flex boards.
• Experience with high-density PCB design techniques such as HDI.

Benefits

Vector Atomic values teamwork, open and honest discourse, and work-life balance. We are an employee-owned company with competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Platinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• 20 days of paid time off / 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Stock ownership plan
• Fully stocked kitchen

Pay Range

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, performance bonus, benefits, and equity. The pay range for this position is $155,000 to $185,000 plus annual bonus. It's atypical to be hired at the top end of this range for the role, as actual pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience level.

Vector Atomic is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of , , , , , ancestry, , marital status, , , veteran status, , or any other classification protected by law.

Vector Atomic does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.