Scientific Glassblower
Vector Atomic
Scientific Glassblower
Vector Atomic
High-precision atomic clocks and inertial sensors
Vector Atomic · Pleasanton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26
Salary: USD 80,000–120,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Science
Vector Atomic is building quantum hardware to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. In 2025, we joined IonQ [NYSE: IONQ], the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier – delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security.
Our scientists, engineers, software developers, and operations professionals collaborate to deliver real-world solutions. We value ingenuity, diverse skillsets, and teamwork. Every team member can make an immediate impact while growing professionally. Join us to build breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
We are actively seeking versatile scientific glass blowers to build vapor cells for ultra-precise quantum devices for timekeeping and magnetic sensing in autonomous/GPS-free navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. This is a jack-of-all-trades role demanding a skilled and flexible candidate ready to thrive in a dynamic R&D environment. While the ideal candidate will possess a strong subset of the required skills, a willingness and capability to rapidly learn new ones are crucial.
Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA (Bay Area)
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with several of the following:
Vector Atomic offers competitive compensation and benefits including:
Pay Range
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits. 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.
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High-precision atomic clocks and inertial sensors
Vector Atomic builds high-performance quantum sensing devices for GPS-free timing and navigation, including optical atomic clocks, gyroscopes, gravimeters, and synchronization hardware for harsh environments on land, at sea, and in space. Its products use atomic transitions to provide picosecond-level timing and precise motion data, enabling secure navigation when GPS is unavailable. It differentiates itself through deep physics expertise, government contracting, and turning lab quantum devices into field-ready products, while remaining 100% employee-owned; it was acquired by IonQ to combine sensing with computing and networking. Its goal is to accelerate deployment of GPS-free navigation and secure quantum-enabled communication by integrating sensing with broader quantum platforms for government and commercial markets.
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