Optical Engineer II — Build Ground‑Up Systems & Growth

Monarch Quantum, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is looking for an Optical Engineer 2 in San Diego, California. This full‑time position involves working independently and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic startup environment. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related fields, 2+ years of experience, and knowledge of optical modeling techniques. The expected salary range is $100,000-$150,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company.
• Creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
• Passionate about building systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and communicate effectively with team.
• Execute complex engineering tasks and document results.
• Ensure accuracy of execution schedule and data integrity.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of optical engineering topics

Understanding of optical modeling techniques

Laser beam propagation knowledge

Design according to specifications

Assess optical layouts for performance

Familiarity with optical design software

Ability to quantitatively characterize optics

Understanding of tolerance analysis

Knowledge of fiber optics

Experience with design software and analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio

Photon Engineering FRED

Lambda Research OSLO

Python

Job description

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is looking for an Optical Engineer 2 in San Diego, California. This full‑time position involves working independently and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic startup environment. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related fields, 2+ years of experience, and knowledge of optical modeling techniques. The expected salary range is $100,000-$150,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and a 9/80 work schedule.