Senior Photonics Engineer: Scale Production & Packaging

Monarch Quantum, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer匹

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Engineer 3 to lead the design, development, and evaluation of advanced photonic components for high‑performance optical systems.

You will drive from prototype to high‑volume production, collaborating with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams in a fast‑paced environment. The role requires a solid foundation in optics and photonics packaging, hands‑on lab experience with optical alignment, and a track record with Zemax or Code V.

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.
• Familiarity with optical modeling tools such as Zemax, Code V, or equivalent.
• Experience with precision opto‑mechanical design and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and create photonic components, including optical isolators, switches, high‑power fiber optic connectors, and packaged acousto‑optic modulators.
• Develop opto‑mechanical designs to ensure stable optical alignment and package assemblies.
• Establish optical testing setups and measure parameters like insertion loss, isolation, and return loss.
• Perform reliability analyses and failure investigations; contribute to life‑cycle testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to scale designs for production.

Skills

Optical engineering experience

Hands-on lab experience

Zemax or Code V familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Job description

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Engineer 3 to lead the design, development, and evaluation of advanced photonic components for high‑performance optical systems.

You will drive from prototype to high‑volume production, collaborating with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams in a fast‑paced environment. The role requires a solid foundation in optics and photonics packaging, hands‑on lab experience with optical alignment, and a track record with Zemax or Code V.