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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 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
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About this role
The Head of Diagnostics Physics will lead the department responsible for diagnostic systems in laser fusion power plants, focusing on imaging and spectroscopy. This role involves overseeing scientific efforts in various imaging technologies, developing next-generation concepts, and ensuring that diagnostics meet program objectives. The candidate will also be responsible for recruiting and mentoring teams, establishing best practices, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to address the diagnostic needs of fusion systems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Experience in optical, X-ray, and neutron imaging and spectroscopy
- Proven leadership skills in a scientific or technical environment
- Ability to develop and validate technologies through experimental work
- Experience in recruiting and mentoring multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Strong understanding of diagnostic requirements in fusion power plants
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 employees
Worth weighing
- Full-time, onsite role in Denver, CO
- Focus on experimental work may limit opportunities for remote collaboration
- Emphasis on continuous improvement and rapid integration of emerging technologies could imply a fast-paced environment
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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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