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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Xcimer's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Xcimer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Xcimer
- high 37 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
- 2026-10-25
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
As a Laser Physicist at Xcimer Energy, you will design, build, modify, and operate pulsed laser systems while enhancing their performance and collaborating with vendors for hardware procurement. Your role includes aligning laser beam paths, calibrating diagnostics, conducting experiments, and maintaining laser systems to ensure reliability and support experimental needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to drive advancements in inertial fusion energy technology.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Expertise in designing and operating pulsed laser systems
- Experience in enhancing laser beam quality
- Ability to align complex laser beam paths
- Skills in calibrating laser diagnostics equipment
- Experience in maintaining laser systems and diagnosing issues
- Ability to conduct spectroscopic experiments and process data
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 in Denver, CO
- Focus on laser systems may limit exposure to other areas of fusion technology
- Collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Xcimer on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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