Technical Project Manager – Laser System

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 Technical Project Manager – Laser System, you will play a critical role driving execution of the Inertial Fusion Energy Program’s laser system — the high-energy excimer laser driver systems that will enable nuclear fusion. You will work closely with the Laser System Director, Program Director, and Project Controls & Planning, as well as the optics, pulsed power, laser controls, and beamline engineering teams, to ensure seamless coordination, tracking, and reporting of Laser System project activities. Your ability to manage schedules, maintain project documentation, engineering review artifacts and facilitate communication across the Laser Element’s systems and sub-systems will be key to driving efficiency and meeting critical design-review and build milestones. We are looking for a highly organized individual with strong problem-solving skills, technical fluency in laser/optical or high-energy hardware systems, and experience in all aspects of engineering project delivery.  The ideal candidate would have demonstrated experience leading engineering project execution from cradle to grave in the disciplines of photonics, optics, lasers and/or RF.

Benefits Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.   Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.