Senior Photonics Engineer: From Prototype to Production

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Photonics Engineer 3 Components to design, develop, and evaluate advanced photonic components for high-performance optical systems. You will help build the manufacturing foundation from the ground up in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires a solid foundation in optics, photonics packaging, and precise opto-mechanical integration, collaborating with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to transition designs from prototype to high-volume

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience developing photonic or optical hardware.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with optical alignment and characterization.
• Experience designing or integrating optical components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and create photonic components including isolators, switches, high-power fiber optic connectors, and packaged acousto-optic modulators.
• Perform optical design and modeling for free-space and fiber-coupled systems; develop opto-mechanical designs for stable optical alignment.
• Design high-precision photonic packaging solutions including fiber coupling assemblies and thermal management structures.
• Implement alignment methods (active/passive welding, soldering, adhesive bonding) and develop automated assembly procedures.
• Establish optical testing setups and measure parameters such as isolation, return loss, and power handling.
• Conduct reliability analysis, life testing, and root cause investigations; contribute to reliability modeling.

Skills

Optical design

Opto-mechanical integration

Photonic packaging

Fiber optic components

Design verification

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Photonics Engineer 3 Components to design, develop, and evaluate advanced photonic components for high-performance optical systems. You will help build the manufacturing foundation from the ground up in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires a solid foundation in optics, photonics packaging, and precise opto-mechanical integration, collaborating with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to transition designs from prototype to high-volume