Energy Jobline ZR
Experimental Physicist (Vulcan Program) in Denver
Energy Jobline ZR, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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!
Success in This Role Looks Like
Physics-based, data-driven path to risk retirement established for all critical Vulcan physics risks.
Diagnostic and facility requirements fully traceable to physics needs.
Measurable experimental validation milestones integrated into the FPP roadmap.
External collaborations leveraged strategically, with internal capability and ownership growing over time.
Responsibilities
Experimental Execution & Test Plan Development
Own development of the Vulcan test plans, defining the sequence of experiments required to validate subsystems, diagnostics, and integrated facility performance
Translate program-level physics risks into measurable experimental objectives and milestones
Design, execute, and analyze experiments that provide data to retire specific risks identified in the physics basis (e.g., symmetry control, LPI mitigation, target survivability, hohlraum performance, etc)
Ensure experimental validation criteria are quantitative, data driven, and aligned with modeling results
Partner with theory and modeling teams to close the loop between simulation predictions and experimental validation.
Diagnostics & Measurement Systems
Own diagnostic requirements for Vulcan and precursor experiments.
Work with systems engineers to define line-of-sight, resolution, and temporal accuracy requirements consistent with physics metrics.
Coordinate with optical, target, and chamber teams to ensure diagnostic integration early in the facility design process.
Facility & Program Integration
Represent the experimental physics perspective in Vulcan facility planning, ensuring experimental capability maps onto the physics roadmap.
Interface with the Vulcan systems team, target factory, and injector groups to ensure data acquisition, repetition rate, and diagnostic access align with experimental needs.
Partner with target fab, injector, and laser teams to ensure subsystem interfaces and tolerances meet experimental requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
Build experimental partnerships with labs and universities; serve as technical lead for collaborative shots and campaigns.
Mentor future hires in diagnostics, data systems, and experimental design.
Contribute to publications and presentations that establish Xcimer as a leader in inertial fusion experimentation.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, with specialization in inertial confinement fusion, HED physics, or laser-plasma interactions.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments on major HED facilities (OMEGA, NIF, or equivalent).
Expertise in one or more diagnostic domains: x-ray imaging, neutron time-of-flight, charged particle spectrometry, VISAR, or optical backscatter.
Proven ability to define quantitative experimental success metrics and extract them from data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize results for executives, engineers, and external partners.
Must be a U.S. or U.S. permanent (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum.
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 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, sex, national origin, age, 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 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, 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Success in This Role Looks Like
Physics-based, data-driven path to risk retirement established for all critical Vulcan physics risks.
Diagnostic and facility requirements fully traceable to physics needs.
Measurable experimental validation milestones integrated into the FPP roadmap.
External collaborations leveraged strategically, with internal capability and ownership growing over time.
Responsibilities
Experimental Execution & Test Plan Development
Own development of the Vulcan test plans, defining the sequence of experiments required to validate subsystems, diagnostics, and integrated facility performance
Translate program-level physics risks into measurable experimental objectives and milestones
Design, execute, and analyze experiments that provide data to retire specific risks identified in the physics basis (e.g., symmetry control, LPI mitigation, target survivability, hohlraum performance, etc)
Ensure experimental validation criteria are quantitative, data driven, and aligned with modeling results
Partner with theory and modeling teams to close the loop between simulation predictions and experimental validation.
Diagnostics & Measurement Systems
Own diagnostic requirements for Vulcan and precursor experiments.
Work with systems engineers to define line-of-sight, resolution, and temporal accuracy requirements consistent with physics metrics.
Coordinate with optical, target, and chamber teams to ensure diagnostic integration early in the facility design process.
Facility & Program Integration
Represent the experimental physics perspective in Vulcan facility planning, ensuring experimental capability maps onto the physics roadmap.
Interface with the Vulcan systems team, target factory, and injector groups to ensure data acquisition, repetition rate, and diagnostic access align with experimental needs.
Partner with target fab, injector, and laser teams to ensure subsystem interfaces and tolerances meet experimental requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
Build experimental partnerships with labs and universities; serve as technical lead for collaborative shots and campaigns.
Mentor future hires in diagnostics, data systems, and experimental design.
Contribute to publications and presentations that establish Xcimer as a leader in inertial fusion experimentation.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, with specialization in inertial confinement fusion, HED physics, or laser-plasma interactions.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments on major HED facilities (OMEGA, NIF, or equivalent).
Expertise in one or more diagnostic domains: x-ray imaging, neutron time-of-flight, charged particle spectrometry, VISAR, or optical backscatter.
Proven ability to define quantitative experimental success metrics and extract them from data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize results for executives, engineers, and external partners.
Must be a U.S. or U.S. permanent (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum.
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 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, sex, national origin, age, 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 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, 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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