Electro-Optics & Lasers Engineer (Multidisciplinary, 9/80)

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer‑

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, a fast-moving startup, is seeking a Multi-Disciplinary Engineer 3 (Electro-Optics-Lasers) to build core hardware capabilities from the ground up. You will work across electronics, optics, firmware, and controls to solve complex problems in a hands-on environment.

The role demands a strong practical background, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to design, test, and validate high-power laser systems through real-world experiments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience - startup or tech-driven environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with high-precision, high-power lasers and beam modulation.
• Ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance via real-world experiments.
• Strong high-power laser safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging technical problems across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Generate, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance through real-world experiments.
• Design and integrate systems focusing on electro-optics, lasers, and control loops.

Skills

Electronic Hardware Design

System simulation

Controls and Systems

Test and Measurement

Firmware and Programming

Lasers and Optics

Hardware and Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

Job description

Monarch Quantum, a fast-moving startup, is seeking a Multi-Disciplinary Engineer 3 (Electro-Optics-Lasers) to build core hardware capabilities from the ground up. You will work across electronics, optics, firmware, and controls to solve complex problems in a hands-on environment.

The role demands a strong practical background, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to design, test, and validate high-power laser systems through real-world experiments.