Vector Atomic Employee Directory
Research ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Vector Atomic is a mid-sized research services company based in Pleasanton, California, focused on bringing quantum technology into practical applications such as GPS-free navigation, telecommunications, and computing. It concentrates on near-term products that leverage the unique properties of quantum systems, with design considerations that address cost, form, and function for real-world use. In addition to product development, the company provides consulting and engineering services to help customers understand and apply tools from physical sciences and the evolving quantum landscape. The company operates within the quantum technology and sensing space, working on positioning, navigation, and timing solutions and quantum sensor technologies that enable standalone navigation without reliance on GNSS. Notable partnerships include a collaboration with Honeywell Aerospace on quantum sensor-based inertial measurement units for standalone navigation. In September 2025, Vector Atomic was acquired by IonQ, reflecting consolidation in the quantum sensing and networking sector.