Senior Integration and Test Engineer

Monarch Quantum· Engineering
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📍 San Diego, California, United StatesFull time💰 USD 125K–175K

About this role

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.

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What is the salary for the Senior Integration and Test Engineer role at Monarch Quantum?
The listed salary for this Senior Integration and Test Engineer position at Monarch Quantum is USD 125K–175K. This is an Full time role.
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This Senior Integration and Test Engineer role at Monarch Quantum is based in San Diego, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Integration and Test Engineer role at Monarch Quantum full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Integration and Test Engineer role in the Engineering department at Monarch Quantum.
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This Senior Integration and Test Engineer position at Monarch Quantum was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Integration and Test Engineer
Monarch Quantum · 💰 USD 125K–175K
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