Senior Principal Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers)

Monarch Quantum, San Diego, United States

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Published on 24 September 2026 · first appeared in our records on 24 September 2026.

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Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 5 (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 • 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: • Phd in Engineering or a related field. • 10+ 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.

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