Senior Integration and Test Engineer

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO 20 days

13 holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Principal Integration and Test Engineer to help scale our quantum light engines. This hands-on role sits on the Reliability Engineering and Product team, partnering with leadership to implement robust engineering practices and build systems from the ground up.

You will lead integration of mechanical, electrical, and photonics into server rack form-factor systems, set up laser-based tests, and develop hardware intake and kitting processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in test engineering and hardware integration.
• Experience with laser systems is a plus.
• Machine shop experience is a plus.
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on product integration activities for Monarch Quantum’s quantum light engines.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and photonics assemblies into server rack form-factor systems.
• Organize and track ordered materials; define hardware intake and kitting processes.
• Identify risks and unblock items to keep projects on schedule.
• Support reliability testing by setting up laser-based tests and building test infrastructure.

Skills

Test engineering

Hardware integration

Electro-mechanical

Laser systems

Project management

Cross-disciplinary

Tools

Laser equipment

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Integration and Test Engineer. 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. You'll 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. This role sits on the Reliability Engineering and Product team. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead hands-on product integration activities for Monarch Quantum’s quantum light engines.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and photonics assemblies into server rack form-factor systems. Manage electrical and optical cabling in complete product assemblies.
• Organize and track ordered materials, ensuring all components are ready for integration. Work with operations team to define and implement hardware intake and kitting processes.
• Identify risks and work with project engineering teams to unblock items and ensure integration projects remain on schedule.
• Support reliability testing activities by setting up tests utilizing lasers, photonic components, and photonic modules. Build test infrastructure that will support reliability test scale-up.

• 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:

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in test engineering and hardware integration.
• Experience performing tests with laser systems is a plus.
• Machine shop experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Proven record of executing complex tests with lasers and photonic components/modules.
• Understanding of electromechanical system integration (power distribution, active cooling, mechanical robustness, etc.)
• Comfortable working with mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware disciplines.
• Ability to execute projects independently.

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.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $125,000-$175,000.

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s 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)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.