Optical Engineer 2

Optical Engineer 2. 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. Youll 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:

Work independently and in a team while overcommunicating with the manager project engineer and the teammates. Will mentor junior engineers.

Execute complex engineering tasks involving planning preparation data/information collection and analysis and decision-making in a process involving peer reviews and documentation of the results.

Use tenacity patience self-discipline and passion for excellence to assure accuracy of execution schedule data quality/integrity conformance to company best practices clarity in communication and documentation.

Use every opportunity to grow competency through mentorship curiosity communication exposure and initiative.

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:

A bachelors degree in Optical Engineering Physics or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience ideally within a startup or technology company.

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of various optical engineering topics along with a strong grasp of a standard optical engineering degree curriculum.

Comprehensive understanding of optical modeling techniques including ray tracing wave propagation and electromagnetic solvers.

Insight into laser beam propagation including how the movement and rotation of optics influence a beams near-field far-field beam quality and fiber coupling efficiency.

Ability to design according to specifications by planning design processes that address a range of innovative requirements identifying the most efficient analysis methods for each and developing and validating new design and analysis approaches.

Capability to assess optical layouts for optimal performance manufacturability and risk evaluation.

Familiarity with arranging laser modules within optical design software.

Extensive knowledge of how to quantitatively characterize an optic including its material properties surface specifications surface irregularities roughness mechanical constraints coatings power handling environmental considerations testing and inspection methods.

Thorough understanding of tolerance analysis techniques for component fabrication.

Knowledge of fiber optics as applied to high-power continuous wave (CW) laser systems including multi-mode single-mode polarization-maintaining step index photonic crystal and endcap variants.

Proven ability to successfully complete engineering tasks involving design software (preferably Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Photon Engineering FRED and/or Lambda Research OSLO) quantitative analysis/programming tools (such as Python) instrumentation and measurement part fabrication or procurement integration and testing data collection and documentation.

Startup Mindset:

Youre creative flexible and eager to wear multiple hats.

Youre passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $100000-$150000.

As a full-time employee you will be eligible for Monarchs 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)