Monarch Quantum · 4 days ago
Principal Project Engineer, Photonic System Development
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expMonarch Quantum is a dynamic startup focused on cutting-edge technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer to build their foundation. The role involves leading development projects, managing technical teams, and implementing engineering practices to ensure successful project execution.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads planning and execution of development projects, responsible for project scope, schedule and budget. Represents the company in front of customers and collaborates with functional managers within Engineering and cross-functionally to assure successful project execution
Manages matrixed technical team thru schedule bottlenecks, uncertainty, lack of information and sudden changes, while screening team from external turbulence and assuring highest productivity and focus on success
Provides technical, logistical and problem-solving leadership, develops and employs best engineering practices. Anticipates risks and identifies opportunities, then manages both thru 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
Qualification
Required
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)
Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field
8 years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology company
Proven record of successfully leading a photonic system development project using structured development process
Expert in a subset of technical areas: systems engineering, optics and photonics, AMO physics, control theory, opto-mechanics, electrical and software engineering
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
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)
Company
Monarch Quantum
We’re an integrated photonics company in California building the light engines that power the next era of quantum technology — from advanced computing to precision sensing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase