Xcimer Energy

Principal Adaptive Optics Engineer

Denver, CO · Principal · Part-time

Work authorization required$190k-$220kDetected 13 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.

Experience developing or integrating adaptive optics specifically for laser-based systems
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.

Proven experience specifying, integrating, and testing fast adaptive optics hardware and real time control systems in laboratory or operational environments
Hands-on experience with deformable mirrors, wavefront sensors, and high bandwidth feedback control
Proven ability to work directly with external vendors on custom optical and electro optical systems
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
Advanced degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field

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!

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

Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success.
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.
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.
Education: Advanced degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage
basic and supplemental life insurance
short- and long-term disability
paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption

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 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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