
Senior Integration and Test Engineer
Monarch Quantum • San Diego, California, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Principal Integration and Test Engineer (principal; Reliability Engineering & Product team)
**Stack/tools: **
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Hardware integration: mechanical/electrical/photonic assemblies, server rack form-factor systems
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Test/verification: laser systems; photonic components/modules; test infrastructure for reliability testing
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Materials/process tooling: hardware intake & kitting processes (with operations); materials tracking
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Lead hands-on product integration of quantum light engine components into complete rack-mounted systems, including electrical/optical cabling.
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Define and execute hardware intake/kitting workflows; track ordered materials to ensure readiness for integration.
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Set up and scale reliability testing using lasers and photonic hardware; build/support test infrastructure; identify integration risks and unblock cross-team items to stay on schedule.
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Must-have skills:
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5+ years in test engineering and hardware integration; independent project execution.
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Practical laser + photonics testing experience (executing complex tests with laser systems and photonic components/modules).
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Understanding of electromechanical integration (power distribution, active cooling, mechanical robustness).
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Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware disciplines.
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Nice-to-haves: machine shop experience; additional experience performing tests with laser syste
Full 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.