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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 PCB Designer at Vector Atomic, you will work closely with engineers and physicists to design high-performance printed circuit boards (PCBs) for quantum technology applications. Your responsibilities will include developing schematics, managing design reviews, ensuring manufacturability, and collaborating with vendors. This role involves hands-on work in transforming theoretical designs into reliable hardware for innovative products.
- benefits
- 5/5
- 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
- Technical degree, relevant certification, or equivalent hands-on industry/military experience
- 6+ years of professional PCB layout experience, including fabrication and manufacturing support
- Proficiency with modern PCB design tools (Altium Designer preferred)
- Strong understanding of grounding strategies, power routing, and general electronic systems
- Deep knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and industry-standard manufacturing documentation
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and electronic test equipment; comfortable working in a laboratory environment
Nice to have
- Experience designing boards with controlled impedance, including differential pair routing and tight length-matching requirements
- Background in mixed-signal or low-noise analog circuit design environments
- IPC certifications related to electronics or PCB design
- Experience designing to or updating documentation for RoHS, CE, EMI/EMC, or UL compliance
- A demonstrated curiosity and motivation to expand knowledge of electronics fundamentals and quantum technology applications
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
- Position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control laws
- Salary range provided but actual pay may vary based on individual factors
- Role involves hands-on work in a laboratory environment, which may not suit everyone
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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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