Principal Reliability Engineer
About The Position
Join Monarch Quantum's fast-paced team as a Principal Reliability Engineer. This dynamic, hands-on role is suited to a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. As the company scales, the engineer will help build its foundation, work with cutting-edge technologies and leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support the company's mission and growth. The role focuses on end-to-end Design for Reliability planning and execution for Monarch Quantum’s Quantum Light Engine (QLE) hardware. Access to export-controlled information is required; employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Proven record of successfully leading hardware reliability engineering projects and initiatives.
- Understanding of reliability, availability, and maintainability for complex hardware systems.
- Ability to execute projects independently and in partnership with internal teams and third-party vendors.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), because the position requires access to export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end Design for Reliability (DfR) planning and execution for Monarch Quantum’s Quantum Light Engine (QLE) hardware.
- Collaborate with the Systems Engineering team to identify system design inclusions aligned with reliability, availability, and maintainability goals.
- Lead the risk-identification failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) process across hardware, firmware, and software.
- Set high-level goals and execution strategy for photonics module reliability testing, including Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Reliability Demonstration Testing (RDT).
- Lead system architecture reliability trade studies to inform repairability, prognostic data acquisition, and system redundancy decisions.
- Develop reliability characterization and reliability growth campaigns for photonics components, including analysis and test activities.
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering to develop and execute a comprehensive supplier reliability strategy.
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, with every other Friday off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
