Xcimer Energy

Adaptive Optics Engineer

Denver, CO · Part-time

Work authorization required$120k-$180kDetected 81 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.

Responsibilities

Develop new optimization routines for the adaptive optics loop.
Coordination and close collaboration with vendors to develop and drive the 'next generation' of AO platforms for Xcimer's needs with a focus around deformable mirrors and wavefront sensors.

Requirements

Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering fields including optical, opto-mechanical, software, and controls systems.
Experience in high fidelity physical wave-optics propagation in the near and far fields.
Experience in optical subsystem integration and alignment.
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.
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in optical engineering/science, or related field.
10+ years of optical science/engineering experience directly related to adaptive optics.
Experience in high energy optical systems working in the deep UV.
Experience in defining and setting adaptive optics-based requirements from system to component level.
B.S. degree in optical science/engineering, or related field.
Education: B.S. degree in optical science/engineering, or related field.
Experience in developing adaptive optics systems using best practices and optimization methods using wavefront sensors and deformable mirrors.
Experience in characterizing turbulence in beam paths and developing Fourier based wave optics models for beam propagation.
Experience in the design of adaptive optics coupled with beam pointing stabilization systems.
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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here. Benefits Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage

Skills

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!

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.
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.

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.
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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