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Head of Diagnostics Physics

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

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.

What they're looking for

  • Education: MS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Experience: 10+ years of experimental experience in imaging, spectroscopy, laser experiments, plasma diagnostics, or development of complex optical/X‑ray/neutron diagnostic systems
  • Deep experience with simulation tools for beam propagation, laser-matter interaction, radiation transport, nonlinear optics, and diagnostic performance modeling
  • Experience designing, executing, and analyzing complex imaging, spectroscopic, or fusion experiments
  • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary scientific or R&D organizations
  • Proven track record of mentoring, developing, and guiding high‑performing scientific teams
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.

The Head of Diagnostics Physics (Imaging and Spectroscopy) department provides strategic, technical, and organizational leadership for all diagnostic systems supporting practical laser fusion power plants. This role oversees scientific and experimental efforts in optical, X‑ray, and neutron imaging and spectroscopy, including laser beam diagnostics, diagnostics of plasmas, imaging of highly turbulent gas media, backlighting of fusion targets, and advanced fusion‑relevant measurement technologies.

This leader will own the execution and continuous improvement of diagnostic...

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