Xcimer Energy
This full-time, onsite role involves developing wave-optics propagation models, writing control algorithms, and aligning adaptive optics hardware to improve laser beam quality and stability for inertial fusion energy. The engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to specify next-generation components and integrate adaptive optics systems within the larger laser control framework. The position requires expertise in optical science, adaptive optics, and high-energy laser systems to support the company's mission of deploying fusion power plants.
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2022
Xcimer Energy is a clean‑energy company developing commercial inertial fusion power by building high‑energy laser systems. The company aims to extend proven inertial fusion science to commercial deployment, designing what it describes as the world’s highest‑energy laser to enable a viable path to fusion energy. Xcimer’s mission — “Powering a better world” — focuses on creating a practical roadmap to put fusion on the grid through advanced laser engineering, system integration, and commercialization planning.
Xcimer Energy completes first private-sector electron-beam excimer laser
Jun 12, 2025
Xcimer Energy Delivers Technical Update to U.S. Energy Sec. Chris Wright and U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in Denver Laser Bay
Dec 23, 2025
Fusion startup Xcimer hopes to pick site by year's end
1 month ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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