Xcimer Energy

Program Element Lead - Laser Systems

Denver, CO · Part-time

Work authorization required$200k-$250kDetected 35 days ago

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About the role

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture.
Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution.
Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program execution of a hundred-million dollar element of work within a billion dollar development program: scope, WBS/IMS, cost, schedule, technical performance, and delivery commitments.
Element Scope: Lead design, build, integration, and test of the full KrF excimer laser system-from seed laser through Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) temporal compression, Raman beam combination, and final pulse delivery to the gas-to-vacuum transition-ensuring on-target energy, pulse shape, beam quality, and shot-to-shot repeatability meet Vulcan requirements.
Drive resolution of critical technology risks including nonlinear optical (NLO) efficiency, optics damage, amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) management, and Argos module performance.
Lead integrated product teams (IPTs) across laser physics, optics, pulsed power, controls/software, thermal, mechanical, reliability, and safety to deliver integrated builds.
Build and manage budgets, staffing plans, and make/buy decisions
Own program risk management: identify/quantify risks, drive mitigation plans, and manage technical and schedule margin.
drive fast closure of actions and anomalies.
Lead execution with external partners-including prime integrators, subcontractors, and suppliers-defining technical interfaces, statements of work, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and on-time/quality performance.
Drive transition-to-integration readiness: produce integration packages (ICDs, test data, as-built/configuration records), support prime contractor integration, and ensure deliverables meet DoD-relevant qualification expectations.
Build and manage budgets, staffing plans, and make/buy decisions; coordinate with Finance on forecasting and reporting.

Requirements

Element-Specific Expertise: Technical depth in high-energy laser systems-excimer, solid-state, or gas laser architectures-including amplifier physics, beam quality, pulse shaping, and laser-induced damage thresholds.
Working knowledge of quality systems and product lifecycle practices (requirements management, configuration management, formal reviews, and corrective action).
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 or granted asylum.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Demonstrated ownership of cost/schedule/technical performance, including building and managing an integrated master schedule and milestone-driven execution.
Technical fluency across relevant domains (lasers/optics, pulsed power, controls, thermal/mechanical, test & instrumentation) with the ability to drive trade studies and make decisions with technical leads.
Element-Specific Expertise: Technical depth in high-energy laser systems-excimer, solid-state, or gas laser architectures-including amplifier physics, beam quality, pulse shaping, and laser-induced damage thresholds. Experience delivering optical system builds from lab-scale R&D through high-energy, repetition-rated prototype demonstrations.
Strong technical communication skills: able to run design/test reviews, write crisp decision memos, and align stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external integrators) around the plan.
Proven leader who builds high-performing teams, sets clear accountability, and drives execution in matrixed environments.
Ability to operate in ambiguity and deliver results in an R&D-intensive, fast-moving organization
strong judgment and bias for action.

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Strong financial acumen with experience managing hundred-million-dollar budgets
EVMS/EIA-748 familiarity is a plus.
5+ years leading cross-functional teams.

Skills

Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
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Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company's long-term success.
Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach.
In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown.

Compensation

In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown.

Benefits

Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success.
Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team.
are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.

Company info

Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible.

Equal 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.
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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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