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Monarch Quantum

Senior Principal Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers)

san diego, CA

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Job description

Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 5 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers). As we scale, you'll play a foundational role in building core hardware capabilities from the ground up. This hands‑on position is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment and enjoys working across multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems. Individuals should have strong hands‑on practical skills in multiple fields listed below with exceptional skills in at least one of the fields:

Electronic Hardware Design

System simulation

Controls and Systems

Test and Measurement

Firmware and Programming

Lasers and Optics

Hardware and Design

Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 5 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers). As we scale, you'll play a foundational role in building core hardware capabilities from the ground up. This hands‑on position is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment and enjoys working across multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems. Individuals should have strong hands‑on practical skills in multiple fields listed below with exceptional skills in at least one of the fields:

Electronic Hardware Design

System simulation

Controls and Systems

Test and Measurement

Firmware and Programming

Lasers and Optics

Hardware and Design

Requirements

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

Phd in Engineering or a related field

10+ years of relevant experience—including applicable higher‑education work—preferably within a startup or technology‑driven environment

Strong analytical capabilities paired with hands‑on experience in generating and controlling high‑precision, high‑power lasers and beam modulation

Proven ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance through real‑world experimentation

Candidates with extensive high‑power laser safety experience are strongly preferred

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

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $195.000-$235,000.

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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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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