Monarch Quantum · 18 hours ago
Principal Photonics Process Development Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expMonarch Quantum is a fast-paced and passionate company looking for a Principal Photonics Process Development Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for hands-on process development and collaboration with various engineering teams to create robust photonic products.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own hands-on process development for:
Wire bonding (Au, Al; ball and wedge)
Die bonding (epoxy, eutectic, and solder attach)
Vacuum reflow soldering (AuSn, SAC, indium, etc.)
Fiber splicing (fusion splicing, PM fiber alignment)
Optics attach and active alignment (lenses, isolators, fiber arrays)
Design and execute DOE experiments to improve yield, reliability, and performance
Transition processes from R&D to pilot and manufacturing scale
Create process flows, work instructions, and travelers
Perform root-cause analysis for yield loss and reliability failures
Collaborate with equipment vendors on tooling, fixturing, and automation
Support qualification, reliability testing, and failure analysis
Train technicians and manufacturing staff on new and existing processes
Qualification
Required
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)
BS or MS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
3+ years experience in photonics or optoelectronic process development
Wire bonding (ball or wedge)
Die bonding and solder attach
Vacuum reflow ovens
Fiber splicing and fiber handling
Precision optics attach and alignment
Strong understanding of process control, yield, and manufacturability
Comfortable working in a lab and cleanroom environment
Ability to document processes clearly and rigorously
Preferred
Experience with laser diodes, PICs, modulators, detectors, or optical transceivers
Familiarity with hermetic packaging or butterfly / TO / micro-optic packages
Experience with active alignment systems
Reliability testing experience (thermal cycling, HTOL, damp heat)
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing metrics
Experience supporting low- to medium-volume production
Benefits
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)
Company
Monarch Quantum
We’re an integrated photonics company in California building the light engines that power the next era of quantum technology — from advanced computing to precision sensing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase