Pulsed Power Operations Engineer

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 a Pulsed Power Operations Engineer, you will apply your technical and operational skills to operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the pulsed power components in a state-of-the-art laser system. You will learn from our pulsed power subject matter experts as you troubleshoot system anomalies, disposition non-conformances, and perform engineering work to implement system upgrades and improvements. You’ll author system operating procedures and build out other operational infrastructure for the experimental Phoenix system, such as: alarm setpoints, interlocks, preventive maintenance requirements, and data analysis tools.

You will also be one of the first to formally qualify to operate the system. Once qualified, you will serve as Pulsed Power Controller – interacting with our control interface and working with the Shot Director to execute critical procedures in our laser experiment operations. During maintenance and upgrade operations, you will also perform hands on work on the system to troubleshoot, perform corrective and preventive maintenance, and execute system upgrades.

We are looking for our pulsed power operations engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

• Safely operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-voltage, high-current pulsed-power systems and experimental hardware.
• Perform electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, probes, meters, and other test equipment to evaluate system performance and identify faults.
• Analyze transient waveforms and test data to identify abnormal behavior, equipment degradation, and potential root causes.
• Inspect, test, install, and replace electrical components including capacitors, resistors, inductors, switches, cables, connectors,and other high-voltage hardware.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance, component refurbishment, system commissioning, and equipment readiness activities.
• Prepare systems for testing and support pre-shot, post-shot, and troubleshooting activities during experimental campaigns.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, procedures, component datasheets, and technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, checklists, test documentation, and equipment records.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, scientists, and subject matter experts to resolve technical issues and improve system reliability.
• Participate in root-cause investigations, failure analysis, and continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, reliability, repeatability, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, failures, and lessons learned.
• Develop technical expertise in pulsed-power systems, high-voltage engineering, transient diagnostics, and laboratory operations.
• Train and qualify as a Pulsed Power Controller for the Phoenix Laser System
• Serve as a Pulsed Power Controller, executing procedures and working in support of the Shot Director, during laser experiment operations
• Develop procedures and other shot operations infrastructure for the Phoenix…