Photonics Project Lead - Light Engines | 9/80 Schedule
Monarch Quantum
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Job summary
Monarch Quantum in San Diego is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Light Engines, to build our foundation from the ground up in a fast-paced startup setting. You will drive planning, execution, and customer collaboration while shaping engineering practices.
The role requires a strong background in photonics, systems engineering, and AMO physics, plus leadership across cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliver innovative light engine solutions.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years of relevant experience, ideally in a startup or tech company.
- Proven record of leading a photonic system development project using structured processes.
Responsibilities
- Leads planning and execution of development projects, responsible for scope, schedule and budget.
- Manages matrixed technical team thru bottlenecks, ensuring productivity and focus.
- Provides technical, logistical and problem-solving leadership, develops best practices.
- Tracks milestones: requirements, design and test readiness reviews, integration and support.
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Job description
Monarch Quantum in San Diego is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Light Engines, to build our foundation from the ground up in a fast-paced startup setting. You will drive planning, execution, and customer collaboration while shaping engineering practices.
The role requires a strong background in photonics, systems engineering, and AMO physics, plus leadership across cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliver innovative light engine solutions.
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