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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Vector Atomic, you will develop innovative electronic solutions for quantum instruments, overseeing the lifecycle of complex circuits from concept to production. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading PCB development, ensuring design standards, and performing hardware debugging. You will also be responsible for optimizing designs for performance and manufacturability while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience
- At least 3 years of experience in complex, mixed-signal PCBA design using advanced ECAD tools
- Demonstrated expertise in high-density layouts (HDI), fine-pitch BGAs, and controlled impedance structures
- Proven 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 skills for cross-functional collaboration
Nice to have
- Advanced experience in Altium Designer
- Proven ability to integrate PCB designs with PLM/ERP systems
- Background in defining, simulating, and verifying ASIC designs
- Previous experience in low-power design and familiarity with RoHS/CE, EMI/EMC, and UL compliance standards
What you get
- 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 & 11 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Fully stocked kitchen
Worth weighing
- Role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control laws
- Base salary range is provided but actual pay may vary based on multiple factors
- Benefits differ from those listed on the IonQ website
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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