Fluids and Auxiliaries Operations Lead

Job overview

The Fluids and Auxiliaries Operations Lead role is onsite at Xcimer Energy’s headquarters in Denver, CO. Compensation is $117,300–$138,000 per year. Xcimer Energy is developing inertial fusion energy technology to deploy fusion power plants and support global decarbonization goals. The role leads operations, maintenance, and upgrades for superlaser fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems so the hardware is reliable and ready for scheduled experiments. It coordinates engineers and technicians, reviews system performance after experiments, and develops operating procedures and maintenance requirements.

What you'll do

• Develop and lead maintenance and operations for fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic components of Phoenix
• develop schedules for experiments, maintenance, and upgrades with other leads, shot directors, and program managers
• lead engineers and technicians in safe, correct, timely work
• lead post-experiment data reviews
• troubleshoot system anomalies
• develop operating limits, procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements
• disposition non-conformances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

fluids operations

vacuum systems

cryogenic systems

operations lead

denver co

xcimer energy

superlaser

experiment operations

maintenance

fusion energy

$117,300–$138,000/year

8-hour shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• eligible employee equity
• flexible paid time off
• paid sick time
• 13 company-paid holidays
• annual paid company shutdown.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of technical operations, maintenance, and test experience with fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems. Must be eligible under the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum criteria and willing to work a set 8-hour shift, with additional hours during critical periods.

About the employer

Xcimer Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.