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Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer, Opto-Mechanics

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 builds on decades of research in Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE), combined with a groundbreaking new laser architecture, to accelerate the deployment of fusion power plants. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a world-class team spanning tough tech, fusion science, and advanced manufacturing, with a proven track record of rapid execution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Design mirror mounts, window and lens mounts, opto-mechanical assemblies, optical benches, and structural supports for deep-UV, high-energy laser beam transport and diagnostics
  • Develop requirements with optical, controls, and systems engineers, run trade studies and document design decisions
  • Analyze designs with hand calculations and FEA (static, modal, thermal) to understand how mount stress, thermal gradients, gravity, and vibration affect optical surface figure and alignment
  • Produce detailed models in NX, GD&T drawings per ASME Y14.5, and complete drawing packages, release and control them through engineering change
  • Specify materials, finishes, and purchased components (stages, actuators, flexures, fasteners, vacuum hardware), work with machining and fabrication suppliers, and inspect and qualify hardware on receipt
  • Build tolerance stack-ups and connect mechanical tolerances to optical sensitivity budgets
More about this role

Xcimer Energy builds on decades of research in Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE), combined with a groundbreaking new laser architecture, to accelerate the deployment of fusion power plants. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a world-class team spanning tough tech, fusion science, and advanced manufacturing, with a proven 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.

Every mirror, window, lens, and diagnostic in Xcimer's deep-UV laser system depends on mechanical hardware that holds it precisely, keeps it stable, and lets us align and maintain it. We are looking for mechanical engineers with sound design fundamentals and an interest in opto-mechanics to design, build, and test that hardware. You will work across the full lifecycle: requirements, concept, analysis, drawings, procurement, assembly, alignment, and test. This is a hands-on role where you will...

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