Lead Laser Experimentalist: Drive Fusion Experiments

Xcimer Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Equity participation

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO

13 holidays

Annual shutdown

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, is seeking a Lead Experimental Physicist to drive laser-based experiments from concept to results. You will design experiments, develop diagnostics, analyze data, and report publishable results while collaborating with scientists, engineers, technicians, and leadership.

The role requires a PhD in Physics or related field, hands-on laser experience, and the ability to translate objectives into detailed tests.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or closely related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong hands-on experience with laser-based experiments.
• Solid understanding of optical and laser diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex experimental work.
• Experience debugging complex experimental systems and diagnosing root causes.
• Willingness to learn pulsed power concepts.
• Proficiency in data analysis and post processing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary experimental owner for assigned laser experiments.
• Rapidly learn and develop deep understanding of complex experimental platforms, including lasers, diagnostics, and supporting subsystems.
• Design and execute experiments involving lasers, spectroscopy, imaging, and time-resolved measurements.
• Develop and apply appropriate diagnostics to understand system performance and debug experimental issues.
• Translate high level scientific objectives into detailed experimental designs and test plans.
• Review experimental results critically, identify limitations, and drive systematic improvements.
• Produce clear technical reports, presentations, and publishable quality results.
• Interface with the scientific board and senior scientists to understand experimental priorities and required outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with technicians and engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring, and training.

Skills

Laser experiments

Experimental physics

Data analysis

Mentoring

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, is seeking a Lead Experimental Physicist to drive laser-based experiments from concept to results. You will design experiments, develop diagnostics, analyze data, and report publishable results while collaborating with scientists, engineers, technicians, and leadership.

The role requires a PhD in Physics or related field, hands-on laser experience, and the ability to translate objectives into detailed tests.