Vector Atomic is hiring Senior 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 that take ownership of their work while supporting overall team goals. Our rapidly growing team of 46 brings an innovative but practical approach to developing quantum devices. If you'd like to work on transformational technologies in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, come join our team!

　　What You’ll Do

　　Analog circuit design, analysis, and testing

　　Identify/prototype/optimize circuits to reduce power, noise, and cost

　　Apply EDA tools for schematic capture, layout, and simulation

　　Measure and characterize circuits using laboratory test equipment

　　Support testing and verification of custom analog ASICs

　　Requirements

　　BSEE/MSEE/PhD EE or related degree with 6+ years of related work experience

　　US export control laws require “U.S. persons” including U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful permanent residents, and certain categories of refugees, and asylees

　　Comfortable working with early prototypes and devising measurements to capture key performance specifications

　　Hands-on experience with several of the following

　　Mixed-signal design, including high-speed ADCs and DACs

　　Low-noise analog circuit analysis, simulation, and design

　　Analog circuit specifications; able to interpret and apply datasheet specifications to meet system goals

　　Power supply design for precision electronic systems, emphasizing efficiency

　　Precision noise measurements; understanding of noise and drift in electronic circuits

　　EDA design tools for PC board design (preferably Altium)

　　Circuit modeling tools including Spice

　　Control electronics for optical devices, including precision laser current sources, temperature control, photodiodes and high-speed PID servos

　　High-speed converters, especially JESD204C-based devices

　　Analog design for ASICs, especially for low-noise applications

　　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 $125,000 to $185,000 including 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, 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 fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.