Senior Photonic Systems Program Lead

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer

20 PTO days per year

13 company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, CA is seeking a Photonic Systems Program Lead to drive end-to-end development of critical photonic systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will lead project planning, manage cross-functional teams, implement robust engineering practices, and ensure milestones from requirements to test readiness are met, while navigating ambiguity and growth. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Led photonic system development projects using structured processes.
• Expert in optics/photonic domains and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of development projects, managing scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage matrixed technical teams through bottlenecks and uncertainty to maximize productivity.
• Provide technical, logistical, and problem-solving leadership; apply best engineering practices.
• Ensure execution per defined processes; document and defend milestones from requirements to test readiness.

Skills

Project leadership

Systems engineering

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Monarch Quantum in San Diego, CA is seeking a Photonic Systems Program Lead to drive end-to-end development of critical photonic systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will lead project planning, manage cross-functional teams, implement robust engineering practices, and ensure milestones from requirements to test readiness are met, while navigating ambiguity and growth. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.