Mechanical Engineer
Xcimer Energy
- Pay
- $127.5K to $150K
- a year
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 1
- 16 days ago
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About the company
Xcimer Energy
Renewables & environment · 11 to 50 employees
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!
What you'll do
- Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, P&ID’s and interface control documents.
- Design structures and pressure vessels, perform proof-tests to code standards.
- Communicate and document design with mechanical, systems, laser and optical engineering and manufacturing team members.
- Support procurement of the hardware for the prototype laser amplifiers and optical conditioning equipment.
- Selection of sensors and instruments, work with controls team for integration
- Oversee and assist assembly by a team of interdisciplinary technicians.
- Support ongoing operation of the subject equipment and systems.
- Continue above roles and responsibilities to participate in subsequent amplifier up-scaling leading to that which is needed for a power-producing IFE reactor.
- Participate in concept studies supporting the use of these lasers in a power-producing IFE reactor, and other applications.
- Contribute to authoring work instructions, test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the integration and operation of complex systems of systems
- Provide manufacturing and production support and first-time engineering builds
- Participate in design reviews and help to streamline engineering processes
- Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class hardware.
- Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
- Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
- Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
What you need
- Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years in mechanical engineering, with a focus on industrial equipment design (preferred industries include semiconductor, solar, R+D, nuclear, fusion energy, lasers, defense).
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX preferred).
- Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience getting design projects over the finish line, built, and qualified.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and testing.
- Interdisciplinary engineering experience is a plus.
- 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
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