Senior Director, Laser Fusion Program

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 the Senior Director of Laser Fusion Program, you will apply your skills to define, plan, and deliver a billion-dollar class engineering program from concept through completion, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence, budget adherence, and timely execution. We are looking for our engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy! 

• Oversee and accountable for the design, planning, and execution strategy of a large-scale, billion-dollar class program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives 
• Provide day-to-day leadership to matrixed engineering and design teams, maintaining technical integrity and quality standards 
• Lead system architecture, conceptualization and requirement definition
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and schedules, implementing proactive risk mitigation and reporting on performance metrics 
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders, communicating program status, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement 

• Education: BS in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related technical field
• Experience: 10+ years leading large, complex programs (billion-dollar scale preferred) within an engineering-intensive environment (semiconductor, laser, nuclear, space and defense, etc.)
• Proven track record of guiding large-scale technical teams through all phases of technical program delivery 
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization 
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more core engineering disciplines, such as Nuclear, Aerospace, Laser, Optics, Electrical or Mechanical 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum 

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering field 
• Experience with design and construction of one of a kind prototype systems 
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks for high-value engineering projects 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Benefits

Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns. Equity will be granted to eligible employees. Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.

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