Fusion Systems Program Lead — Large-Scale Energy Systems

Xcimer Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match 6%

Equity

Paid parental leave

13 holidays

Annual company shutdown

Job summary

Xcimer Energy, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead a billion-dollar fusion power program. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, science, and operations, ensuring technical integrity and timely delivery of plant systems.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in nuclear/engineering programs, strong leadership, and proven ability to move TRLs from concept to prototype while aligning with safety and regulatory requirements. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in physics, nuclear, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field
• 10+ years leading large, complex programs in nuclear/engineering environments
• Proven track record guiding large teams through all delivery phases
• Experience maturing TRLs from concept to prototype
• Familiarity with power extraction systems in plant engineering
• Familiarity with nuclear safety design and construction frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• US citizen or national, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, planning, and execution of a large-scale program
• Provide day-to-day leadership to engineering, science, and operations teams
• Lead fusion system architecture from concept to plant integration
• Direct procurement and vendor management for long-lead components
• Manage transition from conceptual design to fabrication and commissioning
• Partner with safety, licensing, and regulatory teams for compliance
• Manage budgets, resources, schedules, and risk
• Collaborate with senior leadership on status, risks, and opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

TRL maturation

Nuclear/Engineering

Education

BS in physics/engineering

Job description

Xcimer Energy, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead a billion-dollar fusion power program. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, science, and operations, ensuring technical integrity and timely delivery of plant systems.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in nuclear/engineering programs, strong leadership, and proven ability to move TRLs from concept to prototype while aligning with safety and regulatory requirements. U.S.