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# Principal Photonics Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Monarch
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Firmware
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-quantum-photonics-systems-engineer-monarch-quantum-10574456

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
 * Minimum 8 years of experience designing and testing complex photonic or laser-based systems.

Skills:

Demonstrated expertise in:

 * Narrow-linewidth and frequency-stabilized laser systems
 * Low-noise electronic control and servo systems
 * Optical system modeling, alignment, and noise analysis

Additional qualifications:

 * Proven ability to design and deliver reliable photonic systems.
 * Strong communication skills with experience guiding technical decisions across teams.
 * Experience in quantum systems, precision metrology, or related emerging technologies is a strong plus.

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.

## Description

* Provide technical leadership and system-level direction on the architecture, design, and integration of advanced laser systems for quantum technologies.
 * Define and guide the development of core photonics and control technologies, including laser stabilization, narrow linewidth sources, and low-noise electronic control systems.
 * Lead efforts to achieve ultra-low noise performance and exceptional reliability through rigorous design, modeling, and experimental validation.
 * Collaborate closely with optical, electronic, firmware, and mechanical engineers
 * Provide technical expertise to for the development of and maintenance system-level requirements, specifications, and performance validation protocols.
 * Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Contribute to strategic technology roadmaps and partner with leadership to align technical development with business goals.