Lead, Photonic Systems & Programs (Startup)

Monarch Quantum; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

20 PTO days

13 company holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Photonic Systems Program Lead to drive development from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment. You will guide project scope, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering leadership to ensure successful execution.

The role requires an advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record in photonic system development, optics, and related engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience (ideally within a startup or technology company).
• Proven record of successfully leading a photonic system development project using structured development process.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of development projects, responsible for project scope, schedule and budget.
• Represents the company in front of customers and collaborates with Engineering managers to assure successful project execution.
• Manages matrixed technical team through bottlenecks and changes while maintaining productivity and focus.
• Drives project milestones: requirements, design and test readiness reviews, integration and test events, reports, installation and support.

Skills

Project leadership

Systems engineering

Optics and photonics

AMO physics

Control theory

Opto-mechanics

Electrical engineering

Software engineering

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Photonic Systems Program Lead to drive development from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment. You will guide project scope, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering leadership to ensure successful execution.

The role requires an advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record in photonic system development, optics, and related engineering disciplines.