Monarch Quantum · 3 hours ago
Laser Packaging Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expMonarch Quantum is a dynamic company seeking a Senior Laser Packaging Engineer to join their passionate team. The role involves designing and analyzing laser and photonic products, creating innovative laser packages, and developing engineering practices to support the company's mission and growth.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Accountable for assisting in the design and analysis of laser and photonic products
Create innovative laser packages for both free-space and fiber-coupled (single & multimode) outputs
Participate in designing the optical architecture of the laser
Design hermetic optical and electrical feedthroughs and conduct hermeticity testing
Design, analyze, optimize, and test adhesive bonds for structural and thermal applications
Develop packages and lids that are suitable for laser welding and parallel seam sealing methods
Create electrical routing strategies using wire/ribbon bonding and flexible circuit designs
Design and enhance solder joints for die bonding and vacuum reflow bonding purposes
Develop solutions for thermal management and control in compact laser packages
Utilize computer-aided engineering design software while performing tasks
Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously while providing regular progress updates and status reports
Design, develop, analyze, document, and assist in testing resilient, precision opto-mechanical assemblies and laser packages
Conduct thorough design reviews for both design and manufacturing teams
Execute thermal, structural, and vibration modeling of intricate opto-mechanical assemblies
Engage in prototyping, assembly, and testing to characterize design objectives
Facilitate the procurement of hardware components
Prepare engineering change orders and create manufacturing work instructions
Develop, acquire, fabricate, and build prototypes to mitigate significant development risks
Assist in root cause analysis for failures
Provide support and mentorship to junior engineers
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)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in laser packaging
Proficiency in relevant technologies and application areas
Capability to independently lead a technical team
Experience in laser packaging
Experience in packaging photonic integrated circuits
Ability to operate engineering testing and optical laboratory equipment
Familiarity with optical modeling software, with a preference for Zemax
Proficient in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks and PDMWorks
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools, specifically ANSYS structural and Icepak
Knowledge of multimode, single-mode, and polarization-maintaining fiber
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