Xcimer Energy

Develops inertial fusion power using laser

Electrical Engineer - Integration

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDenver, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field is required.
Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in electrical design for control systems, industrial automation, or test facilities, including producing drawing packages that others build from.
A solid foundation in control panel and enclosure design and schematic drafting using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar tools.
A solid foundation in grounding, bonding, shielding, and electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility fundamentals for mixed power and signal systems.
A solid foundation in low-voltage power distribution, circuit protection, and wire and cable sizing per the National Electrical Code, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
Working knowledge of industrial control hardware, including programmable logic controllers and EtherCAT input/output, remote input/output, sensors and actuators, signal conditioning, relays, and discrete, analog, and 4–20 mA signals.
Hands-on experience with field checkout and commissioning, including point-to-point verification, loop checks, and troubleshooting with multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Experience releasing and revising drawings through document or change control and working with product lifecycle management or document management systems.
Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope, with work reviewed at critical milestones, and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required by future program work; a clearance is not required at hire.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

Translate controls input/output lists, signal lists, and interconnect definitions into complete electrical design packages, including enclosure and panel schematics, panel layouts, terminal schedules, cable schedules, harness drawings, connector pinouts, and bills of material.
Own assigned design packages end to end by deriving requirements with controls and system owners, presenting at design reviews, releasing drawings through change control, and maintaining as-built records.
Design grounding, bonding, shielding, and isolation for controls, timing, and diagnostic signals in a pulsed power, high-electromagnetic-interference environment, including copper versus fiber selection and clean signal reference grounds.
Specify and size control power and instrument power distribution, circuit protection, wire and cable, and enclosure components to applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
Plan and lead handoff to electrical, instrumentation, and controls technicians, including build packages, work instructions, kitting, and build sequencing, and support technicians through fabrication and installation.
Develop and execute point-to-point checkout, loop checks, and commissioning procedures with technicians and controls engineers, and capture redlines through to as-built documentation.
Coordinate electrical interfaces with mechanical, pulsed power, optics, and facilities teams, including rack and enclosure placement, cable routing, penetrations, and power feeds.
Support installation and commissioning on the floor, troubleshoot wiring and signal issues, and document root cause and design changes.
Contribute to Electrical Engineering standards, including drawing templates, symbol and part libraries, wire labeling and color conventions, and design review checklists.
Lead small work packages, coordinate with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, and begin mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
Experience in pulsed power, high voltage, laser, accelerator, or national laboratory facilities, including isolation and fiber optic signaling.
Experience with precision timing and trigger distribution cabling, including coax, fiber, and matched-length runs.
Experience with harness design tools such as Altium, Zuken E3, or Capital, or similar tools, and experience working with harness shops.
Familiarity with safety-related controls, including interlocks, emergency stop circuits, safety relays, trapped-key systems, and ISO 13849 or IEC 62061.
Familiarity with hazardous energy control practices such as lockout/tagout, arc flash labeling, and approach boundaries.
Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT, Siemens, or Rockwell platforms.
Experience working from piping and instrumentation diagrams, instrument indexes, and loop sheets.
Experience mentoring technicians or leading small work packages.

Salary Range: 125000 to 150000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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!

This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.

As an Electrical Engineer on our Integration team, you will turn the control system’s wiring and interconnect definitions into complete, buildable electrical design packages and carry them through fabrication, checkout, and handoff with the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (E&IC) technician team, initially in support of Xcimer’s directed energy program, which is developing multi-kilojoule-class pulsed lasers for air defense applications. Working within the Electrical Engineering department, you will own design packages from requirements through as-built, working independently on problems of diverse scope with review at key design milestones. We are looking for our engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities:

Translate controls I/O lists, signal lists, and interconnect definitions into complete electrical design packages: enclosure and panel schematics, panel layouts, terminal schedules, cable schedules, harness drawings, connector pinouts, and bills of material.

Own assigned design packages end to end: derive requirements with controls and system owners, present at design reviews, release drawings through change control, and maintain as-built records.

Design grounding, bonding, shielding, and isolation for controls, timing, and diagnostic signals in a pulsed power, high-EMI environment, including copper versus fiber selection and clean signal reference grounds.

Specify and size control power and instrument power distribution, circuit protection, wire and cable, and enclosure components to applicable codes and standards (NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A).

Plan and lead handoff to E&IC technicians, including build packages, work instructions, kitting, and build sequencing, and support them through fabrication and installation.

Develop and execute point-to-point checkout, loop checks, and commissioning procedures with technicians and controls engineers, and capture redlines through to as-built.

Coordinate electrical interfaces with mechanical, pulsed power, optics, and facilities teams, including rack and enclosure placement, cable routing, penetrations, and power feeds.

Support installation and commissioning on the floor, troubleshoot wiring and signal issues, and document root cause and design changes.

Contribute to Electrical Engineering standards: drawing templates, symbol and part libraries, wire labeling and color conventions, and design review checklists.

Lead small work packages, coordinating with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, and begin mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field; an advanced degree is a plus.

Experience: Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical design for control systems, industrial automation, or test facilities, including producing drawing packages that others build from.

Solid foundation in:

Control panel and enclosure design and schematic drafting (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar)

Grounding, bonding, shielding, and EMI/EMC fundamentals for mixed power and signal systems

Low voltage power distribution, circuit protection, and wire and cable sizing per NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A

Working knowledge of industrial control hardware, including PLC and EtherCAT I/O, remote I/O, sensors and actuators, signal conditioning, relays, and discrete, analog, and 4-20 mA signals.

Hands-on experience with field checkout and commissioning: point-to-point verification, loop checks, and troubleshooting with multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Experience releasing and revising drawings through document or change control and working with PLM or document management systems.

Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope, with work reviewed at critical milestones, and to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required by future program work; a clearance is not required at the time of hire.

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.

Desired

Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
Experience in pulsed power, high voltage, laser, accelerator, or national laboratory facilities, including isolation and fiber optic signaling.
Experience with precision timing and trigger distribution cabling, including coax, fiber, and matched-length runs.
Experience with harness design tools (Altium, Zuken E3, Capital, or similar) and working with harness shops.
Familiarity with safety-related controls: interlocks, emergency stop circuits, safety relays, trapped-key systems, and ISO 13849 or IEC 62061.
Familiarity with hazardous energy control practices such as lockout/tagout, arc flash labeling, and approach boundaries.
Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT, Siemens, or Rockwell platforms.
Experience working from P&IDs, instrument indexes, and loop sheets.
Experience mentoring technicians or leading small work packages.

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.

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; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. 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. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.

About the Company

Xcimer Energy

Develops inertial fusion power using laser

Xcimer Energy develops inertial fusion energy systems to provide fusion-powered electricity. Its core setup combines a 10+ megajoule KrF laser, a consumable hydrogen fusion target, and a HYLIFE-style chamber with a liquid-lithium wall to absorb energy and protect the reactor. The laser compresses and ignites the hydrogen target to release fusion energy, which is then captured and sent to a power conversion system. The company aims to offer economical, scalable fusion power for utility-scale electricity generation within the next decade.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $149.2M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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