Senior Electro-Optics & Lasers Systems Engineer

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Multi-disciplinary Engineer 5 (Electro-Optics-Lasers) in San Diego to scale and deliver core hardware across disciplines. This hands-on, startup‑style role suits a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements include a PhD in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience, with hands‑on mastery of high‑power lasers, beam modulation, and hardware design.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in high‑power laser environments.
• Hands‑on experience with lasers, optics, and precision hardware testing.

Skills

Electronic Hardware Design

System simulation

Controls and Systems

Test and Measurement

Firmware and Programming

Lasers and Optics

Hardware and Design

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Multi-disciplinary Engineer 5 (Electro-Optics-Lasers) in San Diego to scale and deliver core hardware across disciplines. This hands-on, startup‑style role suits a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements include a PhD in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience, with hands‑on mastery of high‑power lasers, beam modulation, and hardware design.