Senior Multi-Disciplinary Engineer - Electro-Optics & Lasers

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 4% employer matching

20 PTO days per year

13 company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, California, seeks a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 4 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers) to lead hands‑on hardware development for core laser capabilities. You will operate across multiple engineering disciplines, from electronics to optics, tackling challenging technical problems in a fast‑moving startup setting.

The ideal candidate drives systems from ground up with practical skills in multiple areas and is comfortable with ambiguity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, startup/tech environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on laser/beam modulation experience.
• Ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs with real‑world validation.
• Experience with high‑power laser safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale core hardware capabilities for electro‑optics lasers.
• Design, simulate, test and validate laser systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges in a startup setting.

Skills

High‑power lasers

Beam modulation

Systems analysis

Hands‑on hardware testing

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, California, seeks a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 4 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers) to lead hands‑on hardware development for core laser capabilities. You will operate across multiple engineering disciplines, from electronics to optics, tackling challenging technical problems in a fast‑moving startup setting.

The ideal candidate drives systems from ground up with practical skills in multiple areas and is comfortable with ambiguity.