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Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!\nThis is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.\nAs a Pulsed Power Operations Engineer, you will apply your technical and operational skills to operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the pulsed power components in a state-of-the-art laser system. You will learn from our pulsed power subject matter experts as you troubleshoot system anomalies, disposition non-conformances, and perform engineering work to implement system upgrades and improvements. You’ll author system operating procedures and build out other operational infrastructure for the experimental Phoenix system, such as: alarm setpoints, interlocks, preventive maintenance requirements, and data analysis tools.\nYou will also be one of the first to formally qualify to operate the system. Once qualified, you will serve as Pulsed Power Controller - interacting with our control interface and working with the Shot Director to execute critical procedures in our laser experiment operations. During maintenance and upgrade operations, you will also perform hands on work on the system to troubleshoot, perform corrective and preventive maintenance, and execute system upgrades. We are looking for our pulsed power operations engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!\nResponsibilities\nSafely operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-voltage, high-current pulsed-power systems and experimental hardware. \nPerform electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, probes, meters, and other test equipment to evaluate system performance and identify faults. \nAnalyze transient waveforms and test data to identify abnormal behavior, equipment degradation, and potential root causes. \nInspect, test, install, and replace electrical components including capacitors, resistors, inductors, switches, cables, connectors, and other high-voltage hardware. \nSupport preventive and corrective maintenance, component refurbishment, system commissioning, and equipment readiness activities. \nPrepare systems for testing and support pre-shot, post-shot, and troubleshooting activities during experimental campaigns. \nRead and interpret schematics, drawings, procedures, component datasheets, and technical documentation. \nDevelop and maintain operational procedures, checklists, test documentation, and equipment records. \nWork closely with engineers, technicians, scientists, and subject matter experts to resolve technical issues and improve system reliability. \nParticipate in root-cause investigations, failure analysis, and continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, reliability, repeatability, and operational efficiency. \nMaintain accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, failures, and lessons learned. \nDevelop technical expertise in pulsed-power systems, high-voltage engineering, transient diagnostics, and laboratory operations. \nTrain and qualify as a Pulsed Power Controller for the Phoenix Laser System \nServe as a Pulsed Power Controller, executing procedures and working in support of the Shot Director, during laser experiment 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operating limits. \nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a systematic, data-driven approach, including identifying abnormal component behavior and determining likely root causes. \nAbility to recognize common indicators of failed, degraded, or improperly operating electrical components through visual inspection, electrical measurements, waveform analysis, and comparison against expected performance. \nUnderstanding of basic electrical safety and high-voltage laboratory practices, including appropriate use of PPE, grounding, discharge procedures, interlocks, and safe work practices around stored electrical energy. \nAbility to work effectively with engineers, technicians, scientists, and other laboratory personnel in a hands-on test environment. \nStrong technical communication skills, including the ability to document test results, anomalies, troubleshooting activities, and equipment status clearly and accurately. \nAbility to work in a fast-paced laboratory 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Must also be willing to work over on non-shift hours during critical times. \nAbility to follow optical layouts and drawings and translate them into physical setups. \nBasic mobility - (ability to stand for extended periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, etc.) \nMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum.\nDesired\nPrevious experience working in a laboratory, test, integration, commissioning, manufacturing, or experimental engineering environment. \nExperience operating and troubleshooting high-voltage or high-current electrical systems. \nFamiliarity with pulsed-power systems, pulse-forming networks, Marx generators, capacitor banks, pulse generators, or other high-energy electrical systems. \nPulsed-power experience is desirable but not required. \nExperience with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, Rogowski coils, B-dot/D-dot probes, 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