Laser Physicist: High‑Energy Systems & Fusion Research

Xcimer Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Laser Physicist to design, build, modify, and operate advanced pulsed laser systems, improving beam quality and diagnostics. The ideal candidate will contribute to purchasing, installation, and maintenance of laser systems, while developing robust procedures for technicians and researchers.

You will collaborate with experimentalists, theorists, optics engineers, and controls engineers to ensure reliable operation and to support high‑energy laser

Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years of experience; MS with 1-2 years of related lab experience; PhD desired.
• Advanced knowledge in solid state and gas pulsed lasers and characterization of laser pulses.
• Ability to own and maintain complex laser systems.
• Experience in specifying, budgeting, purchasing, installing, and operating laser systems, detectors, optics, spectrometers, and other scientific research equipment.
• Experience in nonlinear frequency conversion processes.
• Independent troubleshooting and solving non-trivial technical issues.
• Planning, managing, and executing laser-based experiments.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently without guidance.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, operate, and maintain advanced pulsed laser systems
• Enhance laser beam quality by specifying, sourcing, and installing optical components and hardware
• Select optical components based on laser damage thresholds, transmission, and beam quality requirements; collaborate with vendors to refine specifications and procure these optics
• Develop clear procedures and documentation for technicians, providing training on complex laser systems to enable basic maintenance and alignment tasks
• Plan, execute, and oversee spectroscopic experiments, ensuring accurate data collection and thorough analysis
• Calibrate laser characterization devices and ensure experimental data is acquired accurately and free of artifacts
• Collaborate closely with engineers, offering clear technical guidance to support the design and development of laser systems

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Laser Physicist to design, build, modify, and operate advanced pulsed laser systems, improving beam quality and diagnostics. The ideal candidate will contribute to purchasing, installation, and maintenance of laser systems, while developing robust procedures for technicians and researchers.

You will collaborate with experimentalists, theorists, optics engineers, and controls engineers to ensure reliable operation and to support high‑energy laser