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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Xcimer's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Xcimer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Xcimer
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Xcimer's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Xcimer.
About this role
The Director of Fusion Nuclear Science at Xcimer Energy will lead the scientific efforts necessary for developing practical fusion power systems. This role involves defining a long-term scientific roadmap, recruiting and mentoring top scientific talent, and ensuring that research translates into actionable design guidance. The position requires close collaboration with engineering and program leadership to advance the company's fusion energy platform.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Xcimer as an employer.
What you need
- Proven leadership experience in scientific disciplines related to fusion nuclear science
- Ability to define and execute a long-term scientific roadmap
- Experience in recruiting and mentoring multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Expertise in fusion chamber dynamics, blanket multi-physics, and tritium science
- Strong collaboration skills with program and engineering leadership
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
- Equity options for eligible employees
Worth weighing
- Full-time, onsite role may limit flexibility for remote work
- Focus on fusion nuclear science may require specialized knowledge not common in other fields
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Listed by Xcimer on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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