Senior Quantum Photonics Systems Architect

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Principal Photonics Systems Engineer to lead the architecture and integration of advanced laser systems for quantum technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and steer design choices to meet reliability and performance targets in a startup environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, system-level validation, and the development of core photonics and control technologies. Excellent communication and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience designing and testing complex photonic or laser-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and system-level direction on architecture, design, and integration of advanced laser systems for quantum technologies.
• Define and guide development of core photonics and control technologies, including laser stabilization, narrow linewidth sources, and low-noise electronic control systems.
• Lead efforts to achieve ultra-low noise performance and exceptional reliability through rigorous design, modeling, and experimental validation.
• Collaborate closely with optical, electronic, firmware, and mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical expertise for development of and maintenance system-level requirements, specifications, and performance validation protocols.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmaps and partner with leadership to align technical development with business goals.

Skills

Narrow linewidth lasers

Low-noise controls

Optical modeling

Photonic systems design

Leadership

Quantum metrology

Education

Bachelor's in Physics/EE/Optics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Senior Principal Photonics Systems Engineer to lead the architecture and integration of advanced laser systems for quantum technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and steer design choices to meet reliability and performance targets in a startup environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, system-level validation, and the development of core photonics and control technologies. Excellent communication and strategic thinking are essential.