Director, Integrated Target Design for ICF

Xcimer Energy; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 241.000 - 284.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Director of Integrated Target Design to lead the interdisciplinary team focusing on target physics for our laser architecture. You will translate priorities into actionable plans and ensure high‑quality execution.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of guiding fast‑moving, cross‑functional programs in inertial confinement fusion or related fields.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering, or a related technical field, with knowledge of ICF.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop scientific or technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex arguments to diverse staff in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage execution in a fast‑moving, interdisciplinary environment, with evolving priorities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Deep expertise in inertial confinement fusion, capsule and hohlraum design, laser‑plasma instabilities, hydrodynamics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with radiation‑hydrodynamic modeling workflows, methods in physics validation, and developing or supporting experimental platforms at HED facilities (NIF, OMEGA, Z, or similar).
• Experience in multi‑institutional experimental collaborations.
• Familiarity with topics of interest to IFE including target fabrication, DT filling, cryogenic handling, and/or target injection and delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Integrated Target Design group including recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of staff.
• Translate program priorities into detailed work scopes, schedules, and task assignments.
• Ensure high‑quality execution by removing obstacles and maintaining clear priorities for the team.

Educación

Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Director of Integrated Target Design to lead the interdisciplinary team focusing on target physics for our laser architecture. You will translate priorities into actionable plans and ensure high‑quality execution.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of guiding fast‑moving, cross‑functional programs in inertial confinement fusion or related fields.