Fusion Systems Program Lead Equity Eligible

U.S. Fusion Energy; Illinois; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Annual company shutdown

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Xcimer Energy, headquartered in Denver, CO, seeks an experienced Program Element Lead to define, plan, and deliver a hundred million to billion-dollar fusion systems program. You will oversee cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence, budget adherence, and timely execution on-site.

The role requires leading fusion system architecture, procurement, safety alignment, and stakeholder engagement, with scope spanning from concept through plant integration.

Qualifications

• BS in physics, nuclear engineering, mechanical, electrical or related technical field.
• 10+ years leading large, complex programs in nuclear/engineering environments.
• Proven track record guiding large teams through all program phases.
• Experience maturing TRLs from concept through prototype.
• Familiarity with power extraction systems in plant engineering.
• Familiarity with safety basis development and nuclear safety design frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in Nuclear, Aerospace, Power or Mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, planning and execution of a multi-hundred-million to multi-billion-dollar program.
• Lead matrixed engineering, science and operations teams.
• Lead fusion system architecture from concept to delivery and plant integration.
• Direct procurement activities and vendor management for long-lead components.
• Manage transition from conceptual design to detailed design and construction.
• Collaborate with safety, licensing and regulatory teams for compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources, schedules and risk reporting.
• Communicate program status and opportunities for improvement to leadership.

Skills

Program leadership

Nuclear engineering

Systems architecture

Procurement management

Regulatory safety

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS in physics

BS in nuclear engineering

BS in mechanical engineering

BS in electrical engineering

Job description

Xcimer Energy, headquartered in Denver, CO, seeks an experienced Program Element Lead to define, plan, and deliver a hundred million to billion-dollar fusion systems program. You will oversee cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence, budget adherence, and timely execution on-site.

The role requires leading fusion system architecture, procurement, safety alignment, and stakeholder engagement, with scope spanning from concept through plant integration.