Monarch Quantum

Designs and manufactures quantum photonic subsystems

Manager of Robotic Process Development Engineering

Process EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience in optical, photonics, robotics, automation, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams, preferably teams of optical, mechanical, robotics, automation, controls, or manufacturing engineers.
Ability to translate complex optical and mechanical product designs into executable manufacturing and process-development strategies, defining process steps, equipment requirements, alignment strategies, critical process parameters, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
Experience developing and implementing automated processes for precision optical or photonic assemblies, including robotics, machine vision, precision motion, optical measurement, or closed-loop feedback applications.
Understanding of optical alignment and photonic assembly processes, including fiber coupling, precision component alignment, optical measurement, alignment sensitivity, tolerancing, and sources of process variation.
Experience with process characterization, optimization, and qualification, including tolerance analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, root-cause analysis, process capability, and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to design, build, integrate, and verify automated equipment and processes, demonstrating repeatability, robustness, and performance before deployment.
Success managing multiple concurrent, technically complex engineering programs while balancing technical performance, schedule, resources, and risk.
Experience establishing process verification and validation strategies, including test methods, measurement systems, fixtures, instrumentation, and data-analysis methods to demonstrate process capability.
Experience developing and using process development kits to influence upstream optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design teams to resolve issues.
Ability to work effectively across Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to deliver integrated hardware/software solutions.
Ability to use engineering tools for quantitative analysis, programming, instrumentation, measurement, data collection, analysis, and technical documentation.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), because the role requires access to export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Recruit, develop, and manage a team of robotic process development engineers.
Translate optical and mechanical product designs into robust, scalable manufacturing processes, including process architecture, equipment requirements, work instructions, process controls, measurement strategies, and verification/validation plans.
Partner with Design Engineering to identify design-for-manufacturability and design-for-automation opportunities, resolve process/design conflicts, and ensure products can be reliably built to specification.
Contribute to the design, integration, and verification of complex laser and photonic systems and lead their transition to production.
Create and maintain active optic alignment engineering processes and tools.
Execute engineering process-development projects from requirements development and architecting through verification, validation, and qualification.
Plan and execute company projects on schedule and within budget as a member of the cross-functional leadership team.

Manager of Robotic Process Development Engineering

Monarch Quantum · San Diego, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12

Salary: USD 125,000–175,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Robotics Engineering

Description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Manager of Robotic Process Development Engineering. 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:

Recruit, develop and manage a team of robotic process development engineers.
Lead the translation of optical and mechanical product designs into robust, scalable manufacturing processes, including process architecture, equipment requirements, work instructions, process controls, measurement strategies, and verification/validation plans
Partner with Design Engineering to identify design-for-manufacturability and design-for-automation opportunities, resolve process/design conflicts, and ensure products can be reliably built to specification.
Contribute to design, integration, verification and leads transition to production for complex laser and photonic systems.
Create and maintain active optic alignment engineering processes and tools.
Responsible for execution of engineering process development projects from requirement development and architecting to verification, validation and qualification.
As a member of cross-functional leadership team they are responsible for planning and execution of company projects on schedule and to budget.

Requirements

Export Control: 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:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in optical, photonics, robotics, automation, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams, preferably teams consisting of optical, mechanical, robotics, automation, controls, or manufacturing engineers.
Proven ability to translate complex optical and mechanical product designs into executable manufacturing and process-development strategies, including defining process steps, equipment requirements, alignment strategies, critical process parameters, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing automated processes for precision optical or photonic assemblies, including applications involving robotics, machine vision, precision motion, optical measurement, or closed-loop feedback.
Understanding of optical alignment and photonic assembly processes, including fiber coupling, precision component alignment, optical measurement, alignment sensitivity, tolerancing, and sources of process variation.
Demonstrated experience with process characterization, optimization, and qualification, including appropriate use of tolerance analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, root-cause analysis, process capability, and data-driven decision making.
Proven ability to design, build, integrate, and verify automated equipment and processes, with an emphasis on demonstrating repeatability, robustness, and performance before deployment.
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent, technically complex engineering programs, balancing technical performance, schedule, resources, and risk.
Experience establishing process verification and validation strategies, including development of test methods, measurement systems, fixtures, instrumentation, and data-analysis methods needed to demonstrate process capability.
Experience developing and utilizing process development kits to influence upstream optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design teams to resolve them.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to deliver integrated hardware/software solutions.
·Demonstrated ability to use engineering tools for quantitative analysis, programming, instrumentation, measurement, data collection, analysis, and technical documentation.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $125,000-$175,000 (commensurate with experience).

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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About the Company

Monarch Quantum

Designs and manufactures quantum photonic subsystems

Monarch Quantum designs and manufactures Quantum Light Engines, integrated photonic subsystems that replace large laser systems with compact, factory-aligned modules. These modules handle state preparation, cooling, trapping, manipulation, and coherent control to prepare and measure quantum states for computing, sensing, and communications. They operate with a vertically integrated model in San Diego, combining in-house systems engineering, hybrid optical packaging, robotic assembly, and AI-driven manufacturing to enable design-to-volume production under one roof, reducing size, complexity, and integration risk. The company differentiates itself by offering ready-to-integrate modular photonic subsystems for architectures such as trapped-ion, neutral-atom, and photonics-based platforms, targeting hardware developers, system integrators, and OEMs to streamline quantum hardware development and scaling.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $55M
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Founded: 2025

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