Laser Scientist

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

As a Laser Scientist, you will apply your skills and creativity to develop high-energy excimer lasers! You will work alongside the Theory & Computation, Laser Architecture, and Engineering teams to optimize the designs of laser oscillators and amplifiers to meet our unique performance needs. We are looking for our scientists and engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

• Quickly come up to speed on excimer laser modeling (chemical/plasma kinetics, optical amplification, electron beam pumping, etc.)
• Improve kinetics models and develop new models based on experimental results and digging into past literature
• Utilize and improve existing laser oscillator and amplifier simulation tools (Python, MATLAB)
• Incorporate input from stakeholders to design new electron-beam-pumped excimer laser oscillators and amplifiers in collaboration with other disciplines
• Contribute to our internal suite of simulation tools and knowledge base with clear documentation
• Think outside the box to identify and solve unique challenges involving big lasers!

• Education: Master’s degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, chemistry, or related field
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in the fields of optical physics and lasers
• Expertise in laser physics (rate equations, gain dynamics, optical propagation, etc.)
• Scientific computing proficiency using Python (preferred), MATLAB, C++, etc.
• Strong foundation of optical physics and experience modeling non-Gaussian beam propagation
• Demonstrated ability to successfully design laser systems
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including documentation of technical results
• 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

• Ph.D. in physics, optics, electrical engineering, chemistry, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in the fields of optical physics and lasers
• Demonstrated ability to design high-intensity and/or high-complexity lasers
• Hands-on experience building or using high-intensity/high-energy lasers, excimer lasers, or other gas lasers
• Experience modeling excimer lasers, other gas lasers, chemical/plasma kinetics, or amplified spontaneous emission
• Laser oscillator expertise, including mode competition, unstable resonators, and injection seeding
• Demonstrated successful collaboration on code with a team
• Working knowledge of nonlinear optics

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Benefits

Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.

Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.