Senior Fiber Optics Process Technician

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% matching

PTO 20 days

Holidays 13

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician focused on optical fiber processes in San Diego. You will support fiber-centric processing, assembly, and DOE efforts to optimize yield and reliability, bridging R&D and manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber preparation, splicing, inspection, and integration into devices, with a strong emphasis on contamination control and documentation. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fiber processes in production or R&D environment.
• Cleanroom/lab experience with fiber handling and processing.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision fiber cleaving, stripping, and preparation for SM/PM/specialty fibers.
• Execute fusion splicing with PM fiber alignment and low-loss goals.
• Cap and handle fiber ends for high-power applications.
• Fiber inspection of end-faces and splice quality.
• Support fiber-to-device coupling and integration into packages.
• Develop and run DOE to improve optical performance and yield.
• Follow processes, work instructions, and travelers; troubleshoot issues.
• Assist transition from development to pilot/early production.

Skills

Fiber cleaving

Splicing

Fiber alignment

Fiber inspection

Contamination control

Optical coupling

Lab/cleanroom work

Documentation

Active alignment

High-power fiber handling

Education

Associate's degree or High School Diploma and Equivalent Experience in a pertinent environment

Tools

OSA

Power meters

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician focused on optical fiber processes in San Diego. You will support fiber-centric processing, assembly, and DOE efforts to optimize yield and reliability, bridging R&D and manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber preparation, splicing, inspection, and integration into devices, with a strong emphasis on contamination control and documentation. Competitive benefits available.