Why this role stands out
This on-site role offers a competitive salary of $150,000-$175,000, empowering you to build foundational hardware capabilities from the ground up within a fast-paced, mission-driven team. You'll thrive here if you're a self-starter with hands-on expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, eager to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to a groundbreaking startup. Apply now to make a significant impact in the electro-optics and laser field!
Quick overview
Job description
Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 3 (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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ 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.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000.
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- 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)
Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
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