# Senior Molten Salt Scientist 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: Senior
- Location: Denver, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $210K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/xcimer/dede42ba-e1cd-4209-8cfe-b3ed9b22d3f5
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xcimer-energy-senior-molten-salt-scientist/

## 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: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Deep experience with high temperature fluids, thermal-hydraulics, and industrial scale systems
- Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience and the ability to establish a new experimental capability from the ground up
- Experience designing and executing experiments that raise component or system technology readiness
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary scientific or R&D organizations
- Proven record of mentoring and growing high-performing technical teams

Tags: Nuclear Science