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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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 Nuclear Science at Xcimer Energy will lead the scientific efforts necessary for the development and industrialization of fusion power systems. This role involves defining a long-term scientific roadmap, recruiting and mentoring teams, and ensuring research translates into practical applications. The director will collaborate 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
- Experience in fusion nuclear science
- Proven leadership in scientific disciplines
- Ability to recruit and mentor multidisciplinary teams
- Expertise in fusion chamber dynamics, blanket multi-physics, and tritium science
- Strong strategic and organizational skills
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match of up to 6%
- Equity options
Worth weighing
- No specific salary information provided
- Role involves significant leadership and strategic responsibilities
- Focus on cutting-edge research and practical application may appeal to candidates seeking impactful work
Summarised from Xcimer's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Xcimer on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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