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Xcimer EnergyRemotePosted 26 March 2026
Job Description
Beamline Controller
Denver, COEngineering – Manufacturing Operations /Full-Time /On-Site
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Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!
As a Beamline Controller for Phoenix, you will apply your technical and operational skills to operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the laser and optical components in a state-of-the-art laser system. You will learn from our laser and optics subject matter experts and be one of the first to formally qualify to operate the system. Once qualified, you will be a Beamline Controller – interacting with our control interface and working with the Shot Director to execute critical procedures in our laser experiment operations.
During maintenance and upgrade operations, you will also perform hands on work on the system. We are looking for our controllers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!
Responsibilities
Train and qualify as an Optics and Beamline Controller for the Phoenix Laser System
Serve as Optics and Beamline Controller, executing procedures and working in support of the Shot Director, during laser experiment operations
Develop procedures and other shot operations infrastructure for the Phoenix pulsed power system
Troubleshoot performance anomalies both during shot operations and during maintenance activities
Perform hands-on integration work with the Phoenix team during maintenance windows
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
Experience working on and operating complex, high risk systems
Experience manufacturing or operating optical hardware
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum
Must be willing to work on a set 8 hour shift with set start and stop times. Must also be willing to work over on non-shift hours during critical times.
Desired
Bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical with coursework in laser systems
Working knowledge of control systems and mechanical/pneumatic equipment
$36 - $46 an hour
Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualifie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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