Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 3 (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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ 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 $150,000-$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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including applicable higher-education work
- Strong hands-on practical skills across multiple engineering disciplines, including electronic hardware, system simulation, controls, test and measurement, firmware, programming, lasers, optics, and hardware design
- Strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience generating and controlling high-precision, high-power lasers and beam modulation
- Ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs through real-world experimentation
- Extensive high-power laser safety experience
- U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)
Monarch Quantum, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include 20 PTO days and 13 paid holidays, indicating broad leave availability. A 9/80 schedule is also advertised, adding flexibility with every other Friday off.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a Fidelity 401(k) with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting. This combination signals solid support for long-term savings.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is presented as competitive with larger San Diego tech employers, and job postings publish substantial salary ranges by role and level. This visibility indicates an intention to align pay with market benchmarks.
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What We Do
Monarch Quantum is a U.S.-based quantum photonics company that designs and manufactures integrated photonics systems, known as Quantum Light Engines™, for quantum computing, sensing, and communications.
Why Work With Us
We’re looking for curious, driven individuals inspired by the intersection of physics, engineering, and imagination. Here, you’ll collaborate with world-class experts to scale transformative quantum solutions, see measurable impact from your work, and grow through mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration while benefiting from a flexible,
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