Quantum Hardware Reliability Lead | HALT, FMEA & DfR

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and 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 is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer to build our Quantum Light Engine hardware reliability from the ground up. You will own DfR planning, lead FMEA programs, and collaborate with systems, hardware, firmware, and supplier teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role requires 8+ years in hardware reliability, a strong RAM/MTBF mindset, and a track record of delivering robust hardware solutions. Salary range $175k-$225k with full benefits and a 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of hardware reliability experience.
• Experience leading FMEA, HALT, and RDT planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Design for Reliability (DfR) planning and execution for Monarch Quantum's Quantum Light Engine (QLE) hardware.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to align with reliability goals.
• Lead FMEA across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Define goals for photonics module reliability testing including HALT and RDT.
• Lead reliability trade studies for repairability and prognostic data acquisition.
• Develop Reliability Characterization and Reliability Growth campaigns for photonics components.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering on supplier reliability strategy.
• Export-controlled information access; U.S. person eligibility required.

Skills

Reliability leadership

RAM concepts

Independent execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer to build our Quantum Light Engine hardware reliability from the ground up. You will own DfR planning, lead FMEA programs, and collaborate with systems, hardware, firmware, and supplier teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role requires 8+ years in hardware reliability, a strong RAM/MTBF mindset, and a track record of delivering robust hardware solutions. Salary range $175k-$225k with full benefits and a 9/80 work schedule.