Senior Reliability Project Engineer (opens in a new tab)

Monarch Quantum; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; 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 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Senior Reliability Project Engineer to drive the reliability program across our hardware platform. You will lead testbed initiatives, own FMEA processes, and collaborate with vendors to ensure robust design and integration.

This hands-on role requires a startup mindset, end-to-end project execution, and expertise in HALT/RDT strategies to advance reliability growth in photonics components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required and 5+ years in hardware reliability or hardware quality engineering preferred.
• Proven track record leading hardware engineering projects or initiatives.
• Strong understanding of reliability, availability, and maintainability of complex hardware.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily execution of reliability engineering development activities, including a large testbed development initiative and vendor reliability initiatives.
• Own the risk identification failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) process.
• Develop photonics module reliability testing and HALT/RDT strategy.
• Lead system architecture reliability trade studies for design-for-repairability and prognostic data acquisition.
• Develop Reliability Characterization and Reliability Growth campaigns for photonics components.
• Provide technical, logistical and problem-solving leadership across projects; identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure project execution per internal and customer defined processes, achieving milestone reviews and test events.

Skills

Hardware leadership

Reliability engineering

Vendor collaboration

Startup mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Reliability Project Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Drive daily execution of reliability engineering development activities, including a large testbed development initiative and vendor reliability initiatives.

• Own the risk identification failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) process.

• Develop photonics module reliability testing and execution strategy, including Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Reliability Demonstration Testing (RDT)

• Lead system architecture reliability trade studies to influence design-for-repairability, prognostic data acquisition, and system redundancy decision-making.

• Develop Reliability Characterization and Reliability Growth campaign for photonics components which includes analysis and test activities.

• Provides technical, logistical and problem-solving leadership, develops and employs best engineering practices. Anticipates risks and identifies opportunities, then manages both through the projects.

• Responsible for project execution per internally and customer defined processes, reaching, documenting and defending project milestones: requirement, design and test readiness reviews, integration and test events, test reports, installation and support activities.

• This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in hardware reliability engineering and/or hardware quality engineering is preferred.

Skills:

• Proven record of successfully leading hardware engineering projects or initiatives.

• Understanding of reliability, availability, and maintainability for complex hardware systems.

• Ability to execute projects independently and in partnership with internal teams and third party vendors.

Startup Mindset:

• You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.

• You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $125,000-$175,000.

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching

• 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

• 13 paid company holidays

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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