Laser Scientist

United States·DenverFull-Timemid

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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