Photonics Engineer, Components — Build Advanced Optics

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer匹

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in San Diego is seeking a Photonics Engineer 2 to lead design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components for high‑performance optical systems. You will work with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain to transition from prototype to high‑volume production.

Responsibilities cover component design, optical packaging, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires a strong optics background and hands‑on experience with alignment and

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience developing photonic or optical hardware.
• Experience designing or integrating optical components and assemblies.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with optical alignment and characterization.
• Familiarity with optical modeling tools such as Zemax, Code V, or equivalent.
• Experience with precision opto‑mechanical design and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop photonic components including isolators, switches, high‑power fiber optic connectors, and packaged acousto‑optic modulators.
• Perform optical design and modeling of free‑space and fiber‑coupled optical systems.
• Develop opto‑mechanical architectures for stable and repeatable optical alignment.
• Design precision photonic packaging solutions including fiber coupling assemblies and optical benches.
• Implement alignment strategies and develop automated or semi‑automated assembly processes.
• Build and characterize optical test setups for component validation.
• Support design transfer into manufacturing and production ramp.

Skills

Optical design

Opto‑mechanical assembly

Hands‑on lab work

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optical Engineering / Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Job description

Monarch Quantum in San Diego is seeking a Photonics Engineer 2 to lead design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components for high‑performance optical systems. You will work with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain to transition from prototype to high‑volume production.

Responsibilities cover component design, optical packaging, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires a strong optics background and hands‑on experience with alignment and