Principal Project Engineer, Photonic System Development

Monarch Quantum

• $150K — $200K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or related field required
  • 8 years of relevant experience preferred, ideally in a startup or technology setting
  • Proven track record in leading photonic system development projects
  • Expertise in systems engineering, optics and photonics, AMO physics, control theory, opto-mechanics, and electrical/software engineering
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of development projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
  • Manage technical teams through obstacles and changes to maintain high productivity
  • Provide technical and logistical leadership while implementing best engineering practices
  • Anticipate risks and opportunities throughout project execution
  • Document and defend project milestones in line with customer and internal processes

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
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Full Job Description
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Project Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:
  • Leads planning and execution of development projects, responsible for project scope, schedule and budget. Represents the company in front of customers and collaborates with functional managers within Engineering and cross-functionally to assure successful project execution.
  • Manages matrixed technical team thru schedule bottlenecks, uncertainty, lack of information and sudden changes, while screening team from external turbulence and assuring highest productivity and focus on success.
  • Provides technical, logistical and problem-solving leadership, develops and employs best engineering practices. Anticipates risks and identifies opportunities, then manages both thru the projects.
  • Responsible for project execution per internally and customer defined processes, reaching, documenting and defending project milestones: requirement, design and test readiness reviews, integration and test events, test reports, installation and support activities.

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:
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 8 years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology company.

Skills:
  • Proven record of successfully leading a photonic system development project using structured development process.
  • Expert in a subset of technical areas: systems engineering, optics and photonics, AMO physics, control theory, opto-mechanics, electrical and software engineering.

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-$200,000.

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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