Senior Principal Multidisciplinary Engineer — Electro-Optics and Lasers

Job overview

The Senior Principal Multidisciplinary Engineer — Electro-Optics and Lasers role is onsite in San Diego, CA. The stated annual salary range is $195,000–$235,000. Monarch Quantum describes this as a foundational hardware role on a mission-driven team building core capabilities. The engineer applies hands-on expertise across engineering disciplines to develop, fabricate, and test hardware and high-precision, high-power laser systems, validating performance through real-world experimentation as the company scales its technical capabilities.

What you'll do

• Work across electronic hardware design, system simulation, controls and systems, test and measurement, firmware and programming, lasers and optics, and hardware design
• generate and control high-precision, high-power lasers and beam modulation
• analyze, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior principal engineer

electro-optics

lasers

san diego ca

monarch quantum

hardware design

system simulation

controls and systems

test and measurement

firmware

high-power lasers

$195k–$235k/year

9/80 schedule

phd required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) with 4% employer matching
• 20 paid time-off days per year
• 13 paid company holidays
• and a 9/80 schedule.

Why this role

The role requires access to export-controlled information and eligibility as a U.S. person. A 9/80 schedule is offered, with every other Friday off.

About the employer

Monarch Quantum is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.