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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Alignment Machines
Monarch QuantumSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of $165,000 - $225,000 and the chance to shape foundational engineering practices at a growing quantum technology company. You'll thrive here if you're a self-starter with a passion for precision engineering and a desire to mentor junior engineers while working on cutting-edge technologies. Apply now to build your career and make a significant impact.
Quick Overview
Salary
$165k - $225k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer of Optical Alignment Machines. 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. Your key responsibilities are as follows:
Requirements
Experience:
Skills:
Startup Mindset:
Benefits
The expected annual salary range for this position is $165,000-$225,000.
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch's comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
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.
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- Work independently and in a team while over communicating 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 thru 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 bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company.
- Experience with precision automation designs and/or robotics is a plus.
Skills:
- Deep working knowledge of multiple ME topics and strong understanding of standard mechanical engineering degree curriculum.
- Deep understanding of material properties, mechanisms, fabrication methods: CNC milling, CNC turning, sheet metal, injection molding, laser cutting, water jet cutting, and 3D printing (metal and plastic).
- Creative design engineer who is accustomed to working with large complex assemblies.
- Ability to process requirements and convert it into simple solutions.
- Experience with motor selection is a plus.
- Good understanding of precision linear stages and linear rails.
- Deep understanding of structural theory: static, modal, random vibration, shock, etc.
- Deep understanding of fluids and heat transfer theory: conduction, convection and radiation.
- Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools (Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, analysis (ANSYS Workbench) and documentation.
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.
Benefits
The expected annual salary range for this position is $165,000-$225,000.
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.
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Skills
ANSYS
Linear
Robotics
CAD
CNC
SolidWorks
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