Senior Quantum Photonics Systems Lead

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Principal Photonics Systems Engineer to help build our foundational laser and quantum systems. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, and integration in a fast-moving startup environment.

You will drive stabilization and control technologies, model performance, mentor engineers, and align development with business goals, with a salary range of $175k–$225k and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing and testing complex photonic or laser-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership 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 and low-noise electronic control.
• Lead efforts to achieve ultra-low noise performance and reliability through modeling and validation.
• Collaborate with optical, electronic, firmware, and mechanical engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and align development with business goals.

Skills

Narrow-linewidth lasers

Low-noise electronics

Optical system modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Laser stabilization

Frequency stabilization

Control system design

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Principal Photonics Systems Engineer to help build our foundational laser and quantum systems. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, and integration in a fast-moving startup environment.

You will drive stabilization and control technologies, model performance, mentor engineers, and align development with business goals, with a salary range of $175k–$225k and a comprehensive benefits package.