Program Element Lead – Fusion Systems

Job overview

The Program Element Lead – Fusion Systems is a full-time, onsite role at Xcimer Energy’s Denver, CO headquarters. The listed salary range is $200,000–$250,000 per year. Xcimer’s mission is to deploy fusion power plants to advance global decarbonization.

What you'll do

• Lead planning and execution strategy for a large-scale engineering program
• guide matrixed engineering, science, and operations teams
• lead fusion system architecture from concept and requirements through delivery and plant integration
• direct procurement and vendor management for critical components
• manage design, fabrication, construction, assembly, and commissioning transitions
• coordinate safety, licensing, and regulatory compliance
• manage budgets, resources, schedules, risks, and performance reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program element lead

fusion systems

program management

fusion energy

engineering

nuclear safety

procurement

denver co

xcimer energy

full-time

onsite

$200k–$250k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting seeks 10+ years leading complex programs in nuclear or engineering-intensive environments and requires specified U.S. work authorization.

About the employer

Xcimer Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.