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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Manager Optical Alignment Process 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:

• Recruits, develops and manages a team of robotics process engineers
• Responsible for developing active optical alignment process requirements, procedures, automation, and verification
• As a member of cross-functional leadership team they are responsible for planning and execution of company projects on schedule and to budget
• Manage and mentor a high-performing robotics team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of automated alignment stations—from initial requirements and software architecture to full-scale production qualification.
• Drive cross-functional project roadmaps, ensuring complex optical programs meet aggressive schedules and budget targets.
• Implement data-driven manufacturing strategies and manage vendor partnerships to ensure scalability and favorable term.

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:

• Degree in Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology companies.

Skills:

• Proven record of building and managing an engineering team successfully executing multiple, parallel, complex optical alignment projects through development, qualification, fielding and maintenance cycle
• Practical experience and industry recognition in the areas of optical system software architecting, photonics alignment, robotics and automation
• Proficient with common industry scripting tools: Python, Matlab, C++
• Proficient with common industry equipment: Optical fiber processing equipment, adhesive dispense, pick and place, optics attach, etc.

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.