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Xcimer EnergyRemotePosted 26 March 2026
Job Description
Pulsed Power Controller – Laser Systems
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 Pulsed Power Controller for laser systems, you will apply your technical and operational skills to operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the pulsed power components in a state-of-the-art laser system. You will learn from our pulsed power subject matter experts and be one of the first to formally qualify to operate the system. Once qualified, you will be the Pulsed Power Controller – interacting with our control interface and working with the Shot Director to execute critical procedures in our laser experiment operations. 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 a Pulsed Power Controller for our laser systems
Serve as Pulsed Power Controller, executing procedures and working in support of the Shot Director, during laser experiment operations
Develop procedures and other shot operations infrastructure for the pulsed power system
Work with the operations team to troubleshoot performance anomalies both during shot operations and during maintenance activities
Perform hands-on integration work with the operations team during maintenance windows
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
Experience: 5+ years of experience working on and operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex, high risk systems
Experience manufacturing or operating pulsed power hardware
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 (evenings and weekends) during critical times.
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
Desired
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering with coursework in pulsed power
Experience as a test engineer, testing complex systems
Working knowledge of control systems and mechanical/pneumatic equipment
$45 - $65 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 f ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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