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Xcimer Energy · 3 weeks ago

Technical Project Lead - Pulsed Power/Microwave/Optical Engineering

Denver, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$170K/yr - $225K/yr

3+ years exp

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. As a Technical Project Lead, you will lead the design and operation of experimental systems, manage project budgets, and collaborate with teams to interpret data and develop models for various processes in atmospheric plasmas.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, modify, and operate experimental setups

Own and manage the project schedule and budget

Collaborate with vendors to refine specifications and procure electronic, vacuum, and diagnostic equipment

Develop clear procedures and documentation for technicians

Plan, execute, and oversee spectroscopic experiments, ensuring accurate data collection and thorough analysis

Calibrate devices and ensure experimental data are acquired accurately and free of artifacts

Collaborate closely with systems engineers and subject-matter experts, providing clear technical guidance to support experimental system design and development

Work with the theoretical team on simulations and benchmarking simulation results against experimental data

Meet defined milestones and produce written technical reports

Learn, understand, and actively participate in discussions related to future, larger-scale experiments

Qualification

Pulsed power systemsMicrowave systemsOptical spectroscopyVacuum systemsMATLABPythonLabVIEWProject managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics or related

3–4 years of relevant laboratory experience

Advanced knowledge of pulsed power and microwave systems and diagnostics

Ability to own, operate, and maintain complex experimental systems

Experience specifying, budgeting, purchasing, installing, and operating power supplies, vacuum equipment, detectors, oscilloscopes, and other scientific research equipment

Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve non-trivial technical issues

Experience planning, managing, and executing experiments

Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists

Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong verbal and written communication skills

This position requires performing work under an award from the U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), which requires U.S. citizenship