Director of Optical Engineering
Job Description
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
Director of Optical Engineering
you will
lead
the department which staffs the desig
n
, development,
qualification
and commissioning
of
state-of-the-art
UV laser
optical
systems for laser-driven inertial fusion. This role combines deep technical
expertise
in optical engineering with organizational leadership responsibility for the Optical Engineering team. You will
be responsible for
building and leading a high-performing team of optical engineers while providing technical direction for the design, analysis, integration, and validation of laser beamlines, diagnostics,
optical coatings, adaptive
optics systems, and other critical optical subsystems.
As a member of the engineering leadership team, you will partner closely with scientists, systems engineers, optical physicists, opto
-
mechanical engineers, and program leadership to
ensure that the
optical architectures, technical roadmaps, risks, and deliver
y
of
optical systems
, is accomplished in accordance with the requirements of
Xcimer's
F
usion
and Directed E
nergy mission
s
. We are looking for a leader who combines exceptional technical depth with strong people leadership, execution discipline, and a passion for solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems
, while
very comfortable
working in a matrix organization.