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Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Monarch Quantum
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Opto-Mechanical Engineer 2

Overview

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Opto-Mechanical Engineer 2. 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.

Responsibilities
  • Work independently and in a team while over communicating with the manager and the teammates. May 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
  • Design, alignment, and validation of laser beam metrology, and machine vision systems
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 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company
Skills
  • Deep working knowledge of multiple OE topics and strong understanding of standard optical engineering degree curriculum
  • Solid 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)
  • Deep understanding of optical modeling paradigms: ray tracing, wave propagation
  • Understanding of laser beam propagation: how optic movement and rotation impact a beam s near-field, far-field, beam quality, and fiber coupling efficiency
  • Understanding of how to evaluate optical layouts for nominal performance, manufacturability, and risk
  • Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of mechanical CAD (Solid Works preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools, instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, analysis (ANSYS Workbench) and documentation
  • Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of design software (Ansys Zemax Optic Studio, Photon Engineering FRED, and/or Lambda Research OSLO preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools (Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, and documentation
Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$125,000.

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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