Monarch Quantum · 1 week ago
Senior Director of Special Projects
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $225K/yr
21+ years expMonarch Quantum is a dynamic startup focused on cutting edge photonic system technologies. They are seeking a Senior Director of Special Projects to lead the development and implementation of quantum applications, working closely with customers and engineering teams to meet performance and project requirements.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as an expert in at least one quantum application (sensing, computing, communications, etc) reliant on photonic technology
Work with customers to understand their photonic scaling needs, break them down to system requirements, conduct architectural trade studies and propose solutions, that meet customer's performance, environmental, SWAP-C and RAM requirements
Work with Monarch engineering team, customers and suppliers to rapidly prototype solutions, identify and mitigate risks and demonstrate feasibility of the proposed approaches
Work with cutting edge photonic devices however the core responsibility for this position is not laser and PIC development but system level architecture and implementation and demonstration of system capabilities
Responsible for planning and execution of projects on schedule and to budget
Key contributor to company' business development including ambassadorship/ networking and technical proposal authorship
Lead matrixed team(s) and may recruit, develop and manage a small team of engineers dedicated to described above projects
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)
Degree in Engineering or a related field
21 years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology companies
Proven record of building and leading engineering teams successfully executing complex system projects thru development, qualification, fielding and support
Practical experience and industry recognition in at least one engineering specialty area: systems, software/firmware, electrical, optical/photonic and (opto)mechanical
Experience developing hardware and/or algorithms for quantum applications
Practical experience with at least one aspect of: specifying, fabricating, testing, packaging and controlling wafer/die level devices (ASICs, MMICs, PICs)
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