Systems Engineer, Xcimer
$110-150k
+ Equity
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Developing carbon-free fusion energy
Open for applications
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$110-150k
+ Equity
More information about location
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
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, systems, etc.)
- Experience: 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
- Experience with systems engineering best practices
- Experience working on development programs for large, complex, integrated systems – preferably from the fusion, aerospace, or space and defense industry
- Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
- Experience with rapid technology development, integration, and testing
- Great communication skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills
What the job involves
- As a Systems Engineer, you will apply your skills to lead assessment and definition of system level solutions for laser driven inertial fusion design and development
- Your activities will span requirement definition, risk management, configuration and data management, integrated test planning, and lifecycle baseline management
- 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!
- Carry out systems engineering activities in accordance with tailored system engineering standards and practices
- Drive and coordinate technical decision making
- Conduct risk assessments to ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented
- Develop, manage and allocate systems requirements & interfaces
- Manage and execute gated design and operational reviews including PDR and CDR
- Develop, review, and assess verification artifacts
- Ensure all aspects of the system are working across the product lifecycle
- Act as the negotiator between multiple teams to make sure the holistic system is optimized
- Develop strategies, approaches for specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verification
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 HQ
Central Park, Denver, CO
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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