Factory Integration Engineer

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Los Angeles, CA | On-site

A fast-growing, venture-backed hardware startup is building advanced optical computing systems that push the limits of physics, manufacturing, and system integration. The company designs and operates its own production facilities, combining high-performance hardware with tightly integrated software and automation. The Integration Engineer will play a critical, hands‑on role in bringing factory equipment online, developing test infrastructure, and ensuring optical systems perform reliably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy working directly with hardware, solving real-world problems on the production floor, and owning complex systems from setup through operation.

We are an engineering-driven organization focused on developing advanced optical technologies for the future of computing and data processing. Our team builds custom manufacturing systems in-house, emphasizing precision, scalability, and performance. With a strong culture of technical ownership and rapid execution, we are scaling our operations to support high-volume production of next-generation optical hardware.

• Bring new manufacturing and lab equipment online, from installation through full operation
• Design, build, and maintain electrical and optical test systems for validation and production
• Support optical performance characterization using custom test setups and instrumentation
• Integrate new tools, fixtures, and automated systems into the manufacturing workflow
• Work closely with process, optical, and manufacturing engineers on system performance
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and test infrastructure issues in real time
• Develop calibration, qualification, and validation procedures for factory systems
• Support pilot production builds and transitions from development to manufacturing
• Create clear documentation for test methods, workflows, and system configurations
• Drive improvements in reliability, yield, and overall production efficiency

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, manufacturing, or test engineering
• Proven experience bringing up factory or lab equipment
• Strong background in system-level integration and test infrastructure
• Familiarity with optical testing tools, instrumentation, or photonics systems
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, hardware-focused environments
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

• Experience with photonics, optical systems, or fiber-based technologies
• Background in high-precision manufacturing or advanced packaging environments
• Familiarity with automation systems, motion platforms, or factory tooling
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
• Exposure to data acquisition systems and test automation

• High-impact role with ownership over critical manufacturing systems
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical hardware
• Hands‑on engineering environment with real-world problem solving
• Rapid company growth with strong technical leadership
• Collaborative, cross‑functional engineering culture
• Exposure to both R&D and high-volume production operations
• Ability to shape factory systems from the ground up
• Meaningful equity
• Competitive benefits and PTO

$120,000 - $180,000

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Manufacturing, Software Development, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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