# Laser/Optical Simulation Engineer at Xcimer Energy

- Company: Xcimer Energy
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://xcimer.energy
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Denver, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $175K to $225K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/xcimer/93bdeeb2-cdaa-40be-8026-106e1c769892
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xcimer-energy-laser-optical-simulation-engineer/

## 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: Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field
- Experience: 6+ years of experience in the fields of optical physics, lasers, or software engineering
- Expertise in optical simulation methods, including one or more of the following: diffraction, ray tracing, Gaussian beamlet decomposition, laser amplification, turbulence correction, or nonlinear optical propagation
- Demonstrated ability to write and maintain a high-quality, scalable code base with a team
- Design of and hands-on experience using complex optical/laser systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including documentation of technical results

Tags: Laser Architecture