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🥝 Principal Photonics Process Development Engineer - Fiber Process Focus

Monarch Quantum | San Diego, California, United States | Posted May 16, 2026

Job Description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Photonics Process Development Engineer with deep expertise in optical fiber processes. As we scale, you will play a critical role in building robust, production-ready fiber handling and integration capabilities from the ground up. This is a highly hand-on on role for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic startup environment. You will work closely with device, optical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to turn fragile photonic designs into reliable, manufacturable products—with particular ownership over fiber-based processes and interfaces. You’ll have the opportunity to define best-in-class methods for fiber preparation, handling, and integration, while influencing tooling, automation, and overall process architecture.


Key Responsibilities:


Own and lead development of fiber-centric processes, including:



  • Precision fiber cleaving (single-mode, PM, specialty fibers)

  • Fusio...

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