Principal Laser Scientist New Laser Development

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 170 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer

20 paid time off days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Resumo da oferta

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Principal Laser Scientist to architect and develop new laser platforms from concept through prototype and early productization. You will lead design across external cavity, fiber, and semiconductor lasers, defining multi-physics requirements and optimizing for performance, manufacturability, and cost.

The role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration with packaging and control systems teams, and mentorship of engineers.

Qualificações

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field; exceptional MS candidates considered.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building laser systems.
• Experience with external cavity, fiber, or semiconductor laser architectures.
• Ability to lead design from concept to prototype and production.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and develop new laser platforms from concept through prototype and early productization.
• Lead laser design across external cavity, fiber, and semiconductor architectures.
• Define optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements for new laser systems.
• Perform optical design, cavity design, and stabilization work; document results.

Conhecimentos

External cavity lasers

Fiber lasers

Semiconductor laser design

Formação académica

PhD in Optical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Laser Scientist New Laser Development. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Architect and developnew laser platformsfrom concept through prototype and early productization
• Lead laser design across multiple architectures:
• External cavity lasers(free-space and fiber-based)
• Fiber lasers and amplifiers
• Semiconductor lasers(DFB, DBR, FP, ECL gain chips)
• Define optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements for new laser systems.
• Perform and guide:
• Optical design and modeling
• Cavity design, mode control, linewidth and noise optimization
• Wavelength tuning, stabilization, and control
• Design and execute experiments to characterize:
• Linewidth, phase noise, RIN
• SMSR, tuning range, power, efficiency
• Environmental sensitivity (temperature, vibration, aging)
• Drive technology trade studies and down-select architectures based on performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Collaborate closely with:
• Photonics integration and packaging teams
• Electronics and control systems engineers
• Reliability and manufacturing engineering
• Mentor senior and junior engineers; set technical direction and best practices.
• Author technical documentation, invention disclosures, and peer-reviewed publications as appropriate.
• Support transition of designs to production, including design for test and design for manufacturability.

• 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:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field (exceptional MS candidates considered).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building laser systems.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in at least two of the following:
• External cavity laser architectures
• Fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers
• Semiconductor laser design and physics
• Strong understanding of:
• Laser physics and cavity dynamics
• Noise processes (linewidth, phase noise, RIN)
• Thermal effects and opto-mechanical stability
• Proven experience taking laser concepts from lab demonstration to robust prototype
• Comfortable working hands-on in the lab (optical benches, fiber splicing, diagnostics)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience withnarrow linewidth,low-noise, orwidely tunablelasers.

Background in one or more application areas:

• Telecommunications
• LIDAR
• Sensing or metrology
• Quantum, atomic, or coherent optical systems

Familiarity with:

• PIC-based lasers or hybrid integration
• Control loops, frequency locking, and stabilization techniques
• Reliability, lifetime testing, and environmental qualification

• Track record of patents or high-impact publications

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 $170,000-$240,000.

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.