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Principal Robotics Process Engineer

Monarch Quantum
Posted onFeb 16, 2026
LocationSan Diego, California, United States (On-site)
Employment typeFull-time
Salary$150k – $200k Yearly

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Robotics Process Engineer 4. 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:

  • Work independently and in a team while over-communicating with the manager 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 through mentorship, curiosity, communication, exposure and initiative
  • Drive innovation in modeling, design, analysis, and alignment methods to support product roadmap.
  • Perform alignment system architecture trade studies with complex and interdependent performance requirements
  • Support business development with architecture concepts, feasibility analysis, and white paper writing.
  • Support project engineering with project scope, schedule, and risk analysis.

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
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of mechanical CAD and quantitative analysis/programming tools, instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, analysis and documentation.
  • Demonstrated successful execution of automated test or component alignment using robotics, machine vision, or electrical test equipment for photonics alignment.

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 $150,000-$200,000.

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.

Monarch Quantum

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Monarch Quantum is a San Diego-based integrated photonics company building Quantum Light Engines™ - scalable, integrated photonics systems that power quantum computing, sensing, and communications applications.

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