Technical Designer, Xcimer
$60-115k
Equity will be granted to eligible employees
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
Be an early applicant
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$60-115k
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
- Associate degree in mechanical design or relevant work experience
- Proficiency with CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, Catia, etc.)
- Complex integrated system design experience (pulsed power, fusion, aerospace, etc.)
- Interdisciplinary experience a plus
- A willingness to assimilate knowledge from senior technical staff (40+ years experience)
- 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
What the job involves
- As a Mechanical Designer in the Design Integration group, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of small and large pulsed power, vacuum vessel, and ancillary systems; vacuum and pressure vessel/component design, hardware procurement support, overseeing of assembly, testing and operation of the above components/subsystems/systems that are integral to the pulsed power driven rare-gas/halide (excimer) lasers 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 of mechanical, electrical, fluid systems, valve, and vacuum components
- Pressure vessel/component and vacuum vessel certifications, over-tests, to prevailing code standards
- Communicate and interact with mechanical engineering, pulsed power engineering, and pulsed power physicists for design guidance
- Follow the design of the prototype system and subsystems through Preliminary and Final Designs
- Support procurement of the hardware for pulsed power components (both COTS and manufactured parts)
- Continue above roles and responsibilities to participate in subsequent amplifier up-scaling leading to that which is needed for a power-producing IFE reactor
- Participate in concept studies supporting the use of the pulsed power system in a power-producing IFE reactor, and other 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
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
Articles
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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