Multi-Disciplinary Engineer 3 (Electro-Optics-Lasers)

Monarch Quantum

$150K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in a startup environment.
  • Hands-on experience with high-precision, high-power lasers and beam modulation.
  • Strong analytical skills to validate designs through experimentation.
  • Preferred experience in high-power laser safety.

Responsibilities

  • Build foundational hardware capabilities from the ground up.
  • Work across multiple engineering disciplines to solve technical problems.
  • Design and validate electronic hardware and systems.
  • Conduct system simulations and controls testing.
  • Implement firmware and programming for hardware devices.
  • Manage test and measurement of engineered solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, particularly for lasers and optics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 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 allowing every other Friday off.
Full 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

Requirements
  • 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.

Benefits

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)


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