Xcimer Energy

Laser Physicist

Denver, CO · Part-time

Work authorization required$140k-$190kDetected 302 days ago

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About the role

Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution.

Design, modify, operate, and maintain advanced pulsed laser systems.
collaborate with vendors to refine specifications and procure these optics.
Develop clear procedures and documentation for technicians, providing training on complex laser systems to enable basic maintenance and alignment tasks.
Collaborate closely with engineers, offering clear technical guidance to support the design and development of laser systems.
Select optical components based on laser damage thresholds, transmission, and beam quality requirements; collaborate with vendors to refine specifications and procure these optics.

BS with 3+ years of experience, MS with 1-2 years of related lab experience, PhD desired.
Experience in specifying, budgeting, purchasing, installing, and operating laser systems, detectors, optics, spectrometers, and other scientific research equipment.
Experience in nonlinear frequency conversion processes.
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently without guidance.
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.
Expertise in optical spectroscopy, gas kinetics, and data processing.
Experience in laser gain dynamics
Experience with electro-optical devices.
Experience in pulse shaping of laser pulses.
Advanced knowledge in solid state and gas pulsed lasers and characterization of laser pulses.
Ability to own and maintain complex laser systems.
Independent troubleshooting and solving non-trivial technical issues.
Planning, managing, and executing laser-based experiments.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
PhD in electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, or related fields.

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture.
Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Employee Benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%.
15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.
Equity will be granted to eligible employees.
Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.

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.

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