Monarch Quantum · 1 hour ago
Director of Reliability Engineering Photonics
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expMonarch Quantum is a dynamic company focused on cutting-edge technologies in the field of photonics. They are seeking a Director of Reliability Engineering Photonics to define and own the reliability strategy for photonics products, build and mentor a team, and lead reliability analysis and qualification efforts. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability of products from concept through volume production and supporting high-volume manufacturing.
Consumer Electronics
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and own the end-to-end reliability strategy for photonics products, from concept through volume production and field life
Build, lead, and mentor a team of reliability and test engineers
Establish reliability requirements, goals, and KPIs aligned with product, customer, and business needs
Serve as the executive technical authority on reliability risk and lifetime performance
Lead reliability analysis and qualification for:
Semiconductor lasers (DFB, DBR, ECDL, QD, etc.)
Optical modulators (e.g., LiNbO₃, InP, Si photonics)
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
Fiber-optic assemblies and packaging
Opto-mechanical and electro-optic subsystems
Drive physics-of-failure analysis for optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical degradation mechanisms
Develop and review FMEAs, fault trees, derating guidelines, and lifetime models
Define and oversee accelerated life testing (ALT), HALT/HASS, environmental stress testing, and wear-out studies
Establish qualification plans aligned with industry standards (e.g., Telcordia, JEDEC, MIL-STD, IEC, customer-specific specs)
Interpret test data to drive design and process improvements
Ensure smooth transition from qualification to production reliability monitoring
Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to support high-volume production
Implement reliability monitoring, yield learning, and FRACAS processes
Lead root-cause investigations of reliability issues from production or the field
Support customer engagements related to reliability data, qualifications, and failure analysis
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)
10+ years of industry experience in photonics hardware, with significant focus on reliability engineering
Demonstrated experience with lasers, modulators, fiber-optic components, and/or PICs
Hands-on knowledge of materials and interconnect reliability, including adhesives and solder systems
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of accelerated testing, lifetime modeling, and physics-of-failure methodologies
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence product decisions at the executive level
Proven track record in scaling products from prototype to mass production
Knowledge of customer and regulatory reliability standards in optical communications
Proficiency in failure analysis techniques across optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains
Experience in managing external labs, suppliers, and conducting reliability audits
Preferred
Preferred PhD or MS in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
Preferred experience in telecommunications, laser material processing, data center optics, or industrial photonics
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