Mechanical Engineer, Xcimer
Fluid Systems
$90-130k
Equity will be granted to eligible employees
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
Open for applications
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$90-130k
Equity will be granted to eligible employees
21-100 employees
Company mission
To free humanity from fossil fuels, save the planet from climate change and unlock a new era of progress, prosperity and safety for all.
Role
Who you are
- 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!
- Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in fluid system design, analysis, and component specification
- Strong foundation in fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles
- Experience with heat exchanger design and thermal calculations
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and Finite Element Analysis tools
- Skilled in creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T
- Experience with complex, integrated systems (e.g., pulsed power, laser systems, opto-mechanical systems, fusion energy, aerospace, or defense)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration experience is a plus
- 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 of granted asylum
Desirable
- Experience working with high energy laser systems
- Startup experience preferred
What the job involves
- As a Fluid Systems Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical and fluid system design, analysis, component specification, and integration for high energy lasers and subsystems being developed for IFE power generation; initially for Xcimer prototype systems, and continuing through the design and demonstration of a power-producing IFE reactor
- Design, analyze, and specify components for mechanical and fluid systems used in high-energy laser prototypes and IFE reactors
- Perform fluid dynamics and heat transfer calculations, including sizing and thermal analysis for heat exchangers
- Develop detailed 3D models using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Create precise engineering drawings with GD&T for manufacturing and assembly
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including mechanical, laser, and optical engineers, to develop and refine system designs
- Lead the design and integration of prototype systems and subsystems through Preliminary and Final Design phases
- Support assembly, shakedown, testing, and ongoing operation of prototype systems
- Participate in scaling up laser amplifiers to support the design of a power-producing IFE reactor
- Contribute to concept studies for integrating laser systems into IFE reactors and exploring other potential applications
Our take
The need for safe, reliable, and zero-carbon energy is urgent. Fossil fuels cause significant emissions and environmental harm, while renewables like wind and solar are limited by their intermittent nature. This has intensified the search for sustainable solutions, with nuclear fusion standing out.
Xcimer is advancing laser-driven inertial fusion technology to address this energy problem. Leveraging decades of research and advancements in technology, the company hopes to enhance the efficiency and scalability of fusion energy production.
In a nutshell, the company is developing the world's highest-energy laser system, using innovative techniques to scale fusion generation to industrial levels. This approach has the potential to make fusion a viable and economical energy source - having a significant effect on global energy woes.
With a successful round of fundraising, Xcimer is set to advance its technological and commercialization efforts. It plans to establish a new facility in Denver for constructing a prototype laser system, and expand its technical team. A $9 million award from the US Department of Energy further highlights the value of bringing the promise of fusion power closer to reality.
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Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 6%
- Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- 10 paid sick leave
- 13 company-paid holidays
- Equity for eligible employees
Company values
- Respectful Critique - We invite criticism, welcome debate and require honesty, but never tolerate disrespect or rudeness
- Accountable Trust - We trust each other with great responsibility and total ownership of our responsibilities, but hold each other accountable to deliver on our commitments
- Humble Ambition - We aim to do great things, but must always remember that we are standing on the shoulders of giants and our success is not guaranteed
- Rigorous Urgency - We must act quickly and decisively to accomplish everything that needs to be done, but fusion is an unforgiving field and we must maintain the highest standards
Company HQ
Central Park, Denver, CO
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Leadership
Conner Galloway
(CEO)Previously a Technical Lead at AliveCor. Also served as a Chief Scientist at IE Energy Partners.
Alexander Valys
(CTO)Previously a Staff Engineer at Meta. Prior to that, they were Director of Engineering at AliveCor and the Vice President of IE Energy Partners.
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