Senior Optical Engineer, UV Laser Systems for Fusion

Xcimer-Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Equity

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, is seeking an Optical Engineer to advance UV laser systems for inertial fusion. You will own optical architecture, drive design from concept to test, and collaborate with a small, mission-driven team to push the boundaries of high-energy optics.

The role emphasizes rigorous tolerancing, system integration, and hands-on testing, with opportunities to shape tooling, supplier partnerships, and the path to grid-ready fusion power.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in optical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of optical engineering experience.
• Experience owning an optical system from concept to verification.

Responsibilities

• Own the optical architecture and performance of laser beamlines and diagnostics.
• Design alignment, tolerancing, and component specifications.
• Set performance requirements and drive opto-mechanical integration.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement active beam control systems.
• Source optical components and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead integration, alignment, and test campaigns.

Skills

Optical engineering expertise

Beamline design

Tolerance analysis

AO/Tracking systems

Python/MATLAB

Interferometry

Education

B.S. degree in optical engineering

Tools

FRED

Zemax

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, is seeking an Optical Engineer to advance UV laser systems for inertial fusion. You will own optical architecture, drive design from concept to test, and collaborate with a small, mission-driven team to push the boundaries of high-energy optics.

The role emphasizes rigorous tolerancing, system integration, and hands-on testing, with opportunities to shape tooling, supplier partnerships, and the path to grid-ready fusion power.