Senior Electronic Engineer

The company seeks a Senior Electronic Engineer in Geneva to lead the design and verification of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and RF subsystems for quantum-safe communication hardware.

Based in the R&D department in Geneva, this position focuses on technical ownership of high-performance electronic subsystems. The role is responsible for driving and reading out ultra-sensitive, fast opto-electronic modules within a global leader in quantum-safe communications and quantum detection systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex electronic hardware from early prototypes to industrialised modules.
• Design high-performance, low-noise mixed-signal PCBs.
• Define and review block specifications with system, optical, and firmware engineers.
• Lead technical trade-offs around noise, bandwidth, timing, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Plan and execute bring-up and verification in the lab.
• Coordinate and technically guide subcontractors and suppliers.
• Help evolve the team’s design process, documentation, and review practices.
• Own the design and verification of analog, mixed-signal, and RF/high-speed electronic subsystems.
• Act as the analog/RF reference in R&D.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic or Opto-electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least seven years of relevant experience designing complex, high-performance hardware modules.
• Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal design (low-noise, precision, and high-speed).
• RF fundamentals (impedance matching, transmission lines, filtering).
• Signal-integrity and power-integrity best practices.
• Creating and reviewing schematics and PCB layouts (Altium Designer).
• Using simulation and modelling tools (e.g., LTspice).
• Working hands-on with laboratory instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators).
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• French is an advantage.
• Experience driving hardware for sensitive opto-electronic systems where noise, timing, jitter and bandwidth are critical.
• Comfortable balancing technical performance with manufacturability and testability.
• Naturally take ownership, mentor others through design and review.
• Help establish a rigorous design flow to support fast integration into products.

What the company offers

• A role at one of the fastest growing and most exciting Quantum companies in the world.
• A competitive compensation scheme, benefits package and equity plan.
• Flexible work models that let you balance your life, your family, and your career.
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills sharp and your growth on track.
• A career development plan within the IonQ group’s companies.
• A dynamic, close-knit environment where you collaborate with a global team of experts.
• A performance-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and shared ambition.