Senior Laser & Electro-Optics Systems Engineer 9/80

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 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) to help build core hardware capabilities from the ground up in a fast, startup environment. This hands-on role requires collaborating across electronics, optics, firmware, and systems to solve challenging technical problems.

You will bring strong hands-on skills in multiple fields with deep depth in at least one area, and you will design, test, and validate high‑power laser systems while embracing ambiguity and

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience including higher-education work.
• Hands-on experience with high-power lasers and beam modulation.
• Ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance.

Responsibilities

• Build core hardware capabilities from the ground up.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenging problems.
• Hands-on design, testing, and validation of high-power laser systems.
• Navigate export-control requirements and startup dynamics.

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) to help build core hardware capabilities from the ground up in a fast, startup environment. This hands-on role requires collaborating across electronics, optics, firmware, and systems to solve challenging technical problems.

You will bring strong hands-on skills in multiple fields with deep depth in at least one area, and you will design, test, and validate high‑power laser systems while embracing ambiguity and