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Xcimer Energy is hiring a Control Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Denver, CO role. Apply directly on Xcimer Energy's careers page below.
Control Systems Engineer II - Applied Science
Team: Controls Engineering
Location: Denver, CO
Commitment: Full-Time
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.
Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. 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!
This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.
Responsibilities:
- Develop control, automation, and data acquisition software in LabVIEW and Python for test and measurement systems, following established architectures and coding standards.
- Integrate instrumentation, DAQ hardware, benchtop equipment, and custom electronics into test systems, with general direction from senior engineers.
- Configure and commission timing, trigger, and interlock hardware for pulsed experiments, and verify sequencing and signal integrity against requirements.
- Interface with instruments and devices over RS-232/422/485, TCP/IP, EtherCAT and other Ethernet-based fieldbuses, and instrument control protocols.
- Write and execute test procedures, record results, and prepare verification reports for review by senior engineers.
- Troubleshoot system, software, and hardware issues on the test floor using systematic diagnostic methods, and document root cause and resulting changes.
- Maintain unit tests, automated regression tests, and version-controlled code within the team’s development workflow.
- Support test campaigns, including readiness checks, functional checkout, and on-the-floor support during experiments.
- Gather feedback from operators and experimenters, triage bug reports, and implement improvements.
- Maintain controls documentation such as I/O lists, signal lists, interface definitions, and as-built records, and coordinate with the electrical and operations teams that build from them.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience: Typically 2+ years of relevant experience in control systems, test and measurement, or automation engineering, or a Master’s degree with relevant hands-on project experience.
- Solid understanding of:
- LabVIEW development, including modular, version-controlled code
- Python for test automation, instrument control, and data handling
- Core control concepts such as PID control, closed-loop behavior, and state machines
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and to troubleshoot signals with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar lab instrumentation.
- Familiarity with industrial and laboratory communication protocols (RS-232, TCP/IP, Ethernet-based fieldbuses).
- Familiarity with verification and validation practices, including test plans, test procedures, and requirements tracking.
- Experience with version control (Git).
- Ability to work with little day-to-day instruction within defined procedures, exercising judgment on problems of moderate scope and communicating clearly with the team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required by future program work; a clearance is not required at the time of hire.
- Must 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 or granted asylum.
Desired:
- Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field
- Experience in laser, pulsed power, accelerator, aerospace, or national laboratory test environments.
- Exposure to advanced LabVIEW architectures such as an Actor framework.
- Experience with DAQ systems, high-speed digitizers, or timing and synchronization systems.
- Familiarity with industrial control platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT, PLCs).
- Exposure to safety-related control concepts, interlocks, or fail-safe design.
- Familiarity with instrumentation standards and interfaces (SCPI, GPIB, USB instruments).
- Familiarity with database management and handling of test data.
- Exposure to sprint-based planning tools and workflows (e.g., Jira).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits
Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include 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; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.
Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Control Systems Engineer at Xcimer Energy?
The required skills for Control Systems Engineer at Xcimer Energy include: LabVIEW, Python, TCP/IP, Git, JIRA.
What is the seniority level for Control Systems Engineer at Xcimer Energy?
Control Systems Engineer at Xcimer Energy is a Mid Level level position.
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