Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 4 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers)

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% employer matching

20 PTO days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum seeks a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 4 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers) to build core hardware capabilities from the ground up in a fast‑moving startup. You will work across multiple disciplines, delivering hands‑on solutions and solving challenging problems with exceptional depth in at least one field.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and strong laser safety in high‑power environments, plus hands‑on capability to prototype, test, and validate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and 8+ years in startup or tech settings.
• Hands-on with high‑power lasers, beam modulation, and precision hardware.
• Ability to analyze, fabricate and test designs via real‑world experiments.
• Strong laser safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex problems.
• Build core hardware capabilities from the ground up in a startup.
• Analyze and test designs to validate performance through experimentation.
• Wear multiple hats in a fast‑moving environment.

Skills

Electronic Hardware

System Simulation

Controls & Systems

Test & Measurement

Firmware & Programming

Lasers & Optics

Hardware Design

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 4 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers). As we scale, you’ll play a foundational role in building core hardware capabilities from the ground up. This hands‑on position is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment and enjoys working across multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems. Individuals should have strong hands‑on practical skills in multiple fields listed below with exceptional skills in at least one of the fields:

• Electronic Hardware Design
• System simulation
• Controls and Systems
• Test and Measurement
• Firmware and Programming
• Lasers and Optics
• Hardware and Design
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Experience:

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience—including applicable higher‑education work—preferably within a startup or technology‑driven environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities paired with hands‑on experience in generating and controlling high‑precision, high‑power lasers and beam modulation.
• Proven ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance through real‑world experimentation.
• Candidates with extensive high‑power laser safety experience are strongly preferred.

Startup Mindset:

• You’re creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
• You’re passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $200,000-$225,000.

As a full‑time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
• 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
• 13 paid company holidays
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.