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Form of workXcimer 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!
Your role will be concentrated on specifying, implementing, and optimizing multiple Adaptive Optics (AO) systems in a deep UV pulsed laser system for inertial fusion confinement. As a member of the optics group, you will be responsible for a diverse set of technical development tasks spanning a wide range of optical science/engineering topics related to Adaptive Optics. This role also requires the Adaptive Optics system requirements development and interfaces with hardware vendors. We are looking for our engineers and scientists to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!
Qualifications- B.S. degree in optical science/engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years of optical science/engineering experience directly related to Adaptive Optics systems.
- Experience using commercially available optical design software (Zemax preferred).
- Experience in developing Adaptive Optics systems using best practices and optimization methods using wavefront sensors and deformable mirrors.
- Experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering fields including optical, opto-mechanical, software, and controls systems.
- Experience in optical subsystem integration and alignment.
- Experience in characterizing turbulence in beam paths and developing Fourier based waveoptics models for beam propagation.
- 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.
- M.S. or Ph.D. degree in optical engineering/science, or related field.
- 10+ years of optical science/engineering experience directly related to Adaptive Optics.
- Experience in the design of Adaptive Optics coupled with beam pointing stabilization systems.
- Experience in high fidelity physical waveoptics propagation in the near and far fields.
- Experience in high energy optical systems working in the deep UV.
- Experience in defining and setting Adaptive Optics based requirements from system to component level.
Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.
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
Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and up to 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns. Equity will be granted to eligible employees. Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.
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