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Xcimer Energy

Develops inertial fusion power using laser

Fluid – Vacuum & Cryogenic Systems Operations Lead

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$117.3k - $138k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, specifically a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in technical operations, maintenance, and testing of fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems.
  • Experience leading teams to maintain and operate complex, high-risk systems.
  • Willingness to work a set 8-hour shift with fixed start and stop times, and to work outside shift hours during critical periods.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead execution of maintenance and operations for the fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic components of Phoenix to ensure they are reliably available and functional for scheduled experiments on time.
  • Develop the fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic operations schedule for experiments, maintenance, and system upgrades in coordination with other leads, shot directors, and program managers.
  • Lead engineers and technicians to complete required work safely, correctly, and on time.
  • Lead post-experiment data reviews to confirm proper system function and determine whether additional system work is needed before the next experiments.
  • Troubleshoot anomalies in the superlasers’ fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems.
  • Develop operational infrastructure for the fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems, including operating limits, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree in laser engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Laser Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree in Photonics focused on laser systems.
  • Working knowledge of control systems and mechanical/pneumatic equipment.

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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