Monarch Quantum · 1 week ago
Optical Engineer Level 2
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expMonarch Quantum is a dynamic startup seeking an Optical Engineer 2 to join their passionate team. The role involves executing complex engineering tasks, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the development and implementation of engineering practices that align with the company's mission.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work independently and in a team while overcommunicating with the manager, project engineer, and the teammates. Will mentor junior engineers
Execute complex engineering tasks involving planning, preparation, data/information collection, and analysis and decision-making in a process involving peer reviews and documentation of the results
Use tenacity, patience, self-discipline, and passion for excellence to assure accuracy of execution schedule, data quality/integrity, conformance to company best practices, clarity in communication, and documentation
Use every opportunity to grow competency through mentorship, curiosity, communication, exposure, and initiative
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)
A bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company
In-depth knowledge of various optical engineering topics along with a strong grasp of a standard optical engineering degree curriculum
Comprehensive understanding of optical modeling techniques including ray tracing, wave propagation, and electromagnetic solvers
Insight into laser beam propagation, including how the movement and rotation of optics influence a beam's near-field, far-field, beam quality, and fiber coupling efficiency
Ability to design according to specifications by planning design processes that address a range of innovative requirements, identifying the most efficient analysis methods for each, and developing and validating new design and analysis approaches
Capability to assess optical layouts for optimal performance, manufacturability, and risk evaluation
Familiarity with arranging laser modules within optical design software
Extensive knowledge of how to quantitatively characterize an optic, including its material properties, surface specifications, surface irregularities, roughness, mechanical constraints, coatings, power handling, environmental considerations, testing, and inspection methods
Thorough understanding of tolerance analysis techniques for component fabrication
Knowledge of fiber optics as applied to high-power continuous wave (CW) laser systems, including multi-mode, single-mode, polarization-maintaining, step index, photonic crystal, and endcap variants
Proven ability to successfully complete engineering tasks involving design software (preferably Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Photon Engineering FRED, and/or Lambda Research OSLO), quantitative analysis/programming tools (such as Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and testing, data collection, and documentation
Preferred
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