Director of Pulsed Power
Xcimer Energy
Denver, CO, USA
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024
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 quickly as possible. 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!
As the Director of Pulsed Power Engineering, you will apply your skills to build a state-of-the-art pulsed power department, which will train, mentor and deploy individuals to build the pulsed power systems which energize megajoule-scale lasers, which in turn provide the necessary on target energy to promote Inertial Confinement Energy generation. We are a small, dynamic, and highly motivated team focused on the most plausible path to bring fusion to the grid. You will have the opportunity to bring technical leadership and broad organizational skills to complex problems, owning the department standards which will be used to design, build, and test pulsed power systems. We seek engineers, physicists, and technicians to apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a team of Pulsed Power Engineers, Physicists, and other subject-matter experts.
- Develop, fund and staff the Technology Road Map for the Pulsed Power department.
- Attend all formal design reviews to verify adherence to Engineering standards, and provide direction where necessary corrective actions are identified.
- Mentor engineers in their growth and development.
- Develop, adopt, and implement process tools, metrics, and culture for rapid integrated system development.
- Develop and approve design specifications, performance specifications, fabrication specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance plans for the pulsed power system.
- Establish best practices for CAD, PDM, and other engineering processes and tools.
- Collaborate with the SVP of Engineering and executive team to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
- Ensure the Pulsed Power Engineering team is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.
- Coordinate equipment fabrication, assembly, and installation.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Pulsed Power Engineering; or other majors requiring core engineering courses.
- 15+ years of experience with the design and integration of complex integrated hardware (nuclear, space and defense, lasers, optics, etc.).
- 5+ years of experience as an engineering leader, preferably at the Director level.
- Proven record of developing high performing teams and departments.
- Experience with revision control and data configuration.
- Experience with scaling an Engineering organization
- Experience in fast-paced, high-uncertainty, low-resource environments—preferably in entrepreneurial, venture-backed, or skunkworks teams.
- Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing engineering and scientific subject-matter experts.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, gas, and vacuum systems.
- Proficiency in systems thinking and building systems models at physical, functional, and programmatic levels.
- Experience managing complex projects, including working knowledge of MS Project or equivalent, and proficiency in project budgeting.
- 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.
Desired
- FEA Analysis
- Simulation experience
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.