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Data Engineer

Xcimer Energy · Denver, CO · On-site

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About Xcimer Energy

We're developing an excimer-based laser fusion architecture to commercialize safe, affordable fusion energy while advancing national security. We employ nearly 200 people, mostly in our Denver headquarters. Backed by Prelude Ventures.

About the role

Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations across CAD/CAE, PLM, ERP, procurement, and other business systems, closing gaps in data availability across the org and turning that data into information that drives business decisions. Implement monitoring, alerting, and error-handling practices so data pipeline failures are caught early and resolved with minimal disruption.

What they're looking for

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience : 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering for an aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other advanced manufacturing/R&D company
  • Proficient in Python and SQL, familiarity with Spark (PySpark/Spark SQL) strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL pipelines, relational databases and SQL Experience with the Databricks Lakehouse platform (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, workflows) and AWS S3 cloud object storage
  • Experience building interactive dashboards and visualizations (e.g. Plotly/Dash, Streamlit, or similar)
  • Proven ability to learn new technical domains quickly and translate complex systems into robust tools
More about this role

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 a Data Engineer , you will assist efforts to integrate and maintain critical data systems across engineering, manufacturing, and business operations. You’ll serve as a key technical contributor, participating in a cross-functional team to deliver tools and dashboards which extract useful answers from the data lake and empower daily decision-making at Xcimer. This is a hands-on role with broad impact, ideal for someone passionate about operational excellence and shaping the future of clean energy.

Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations across CAD/CAE, PLM,...

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