Fusion Plant Control Systems Lead

Xcimer-Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 241,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver seeks a Program Director for Plant Control Systems to own program-level control system integration, manage interfaces across Laser, Chamber, and Power systems, and align with safety and operational requirements.

This role demands 12+ years in large-scale technical programs, strong leadership without direct authority, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, systems engineering, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years in large, complex technical programs involving safety-critical systems.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams and managing cross-system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Plant Control System integration across the Fusion Plant architecture.
• Coordinate with architects, SMEs, and subsystem owners to ensure alignment with requirements and interfaces.
• Lead program reviews, risk management, and verification activities across multiple systems.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Industrial automation

Education

Engineering/Physics degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Historians

Distributed data access

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver seeks a Program Director for Plant Control Systems to own program-level control system integration, manage interfaces across Laser, Chamber, and Power systems, and align with safety and operational requirements.

This role demands 12+ years in large-scale technical programs, strong leadership without direct authority, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams from concept to commissioning.