Senior Engineer Space Electronics

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills. If you’re excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are seeking experienced electronic engineers to join a multidisciplinary team of physicists and electrical, mechanical, software, and optical engineers. In this role, you will lead the design of advanced electronics for next‑generation quantum sensors, with a focus on specifying, designing, characterizing, and testing PCB assemblies featuring complex FPGA, MCU, mixed‑signal, and RF architectures. Designs must meet the stringent reliability and environmental requirements of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions.

As a key contributor, you will drive the full lifecycle of electronic subsystem development—from concept through implementation—while developing innovative solutions for novel quantum instruments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, shifting fluidly between deep design challenges and hands‑on troubleshooting, and consistently delivering high‑quality results.

• →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 (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques.
• →Background in selecting and qualifying components for radiation performance, including COTS parts requiring verification testing.
• →Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.
• →Expertise in high‑speed PCB design techniques: microstrip, controlled impedance, length matching, grounding, decoupling, and shielding.
• →Skilled with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, function generators, and DVMs.
• →Comfortable working in a laboratory environment.
• →Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• →To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees.

• Experience with space‑qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.
• Background developing FPGA RTL or algorithms, including TMR and SEU mitigation.
• Understanding of digital signal processing techniques and FPGA implementation constraints.
• Experience with AS9100‑compliant processes is a plus.

  **Benefits will be provided by Vector Atomic, an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.** 

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!