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$42k – $62k per year
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In office (San Diego)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Monarch Quantum scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Monarch Quantum is a quantum photonics company that develops integrated photonic hardware and light engines for advanced technological applications. The enterprise provides scalable laser-based systems and optical packaging designed for quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Headquartered in San Diego, California, it utilizes in-house systems engineering and AI-driven manufacturing to deliver deployable quantum infrastructure.

Join our team as a Manufacturing Technician supporting the assembly, integration, and build of robotic alignment stations and related equipment. In this hands-on role, you will perform mechanical, electrical, and basic optical assembly using work instructions, schematics, drawings, and established processes.

The Manufacturing Technician is expected to work with limited direction, primarily in a clean room environment, identify and communicate build issues, and provide feedback to improve work instructions, schematics, and manufacturing processes for future builds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Station Assembly: Assemble and integrate robotic alignment stations, subassemblies, and mechanical systems according to approved work instructions, drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures.
  • Component Integration: Install, mount, route, connect, and verify mechanical, electrical, and basic optical components in accordance with technical documentation.
  • Independent Execution: Complete assigned assembly and integration activities with limited supervision while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.
  • Quality & Verification: Inspect materials and completed work throughout the build process and verify assemblies meet documented requirements.
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Identification: Identify assembly problems, documentation discrepancies, fit or routing issues, and other manufacturing concerns; work with engineering and team leads to resolve issues.
  • Documentation Feedback: Provide practical feedback and redlines to work instructions, schematics, drawings, and assembly documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and repeatability for future builds.
  • Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned from builds and recommend improvements to manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow applicable safety and cleanliness requirements.

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Requirements

Required Qualifications

    • 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).
    • Requirements
      • High school diploma, technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent technical experience.
      • 2-6 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, integration, or a hands-on technical production environment.
      • Ability to independently read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and written procedures.
      • Experience using common hand tools, measurement equipment, and basic electronic test equipment.
      • Ability to assemble complex equipment accurately with limited direction.
      • Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate build issues and recommended documentation improvements.
      • Experience working with delicate components, precision equipment, or controlled/clean environments is preferred

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position $21/hour to $31/hour.

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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