Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power
Xcimer EnergyDenver, CO
Full Time
Posted September 23, 2026
$106k - $182k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description
Develop and specify pulsed power generator components to meet pulsed power requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and specify pulsed power generator components to meet pulsed power requirements.
- Design equipment using NX CAD
- Work with vendors for custom and OTS devices and instruments
- Ensure functional integration of Marx and generator architecture and subsystems through analysis, documentation, and machine testing.
- Mechanical design and documentation of generator parts, assemblies, lifting structures, oil plumbing and pumping, and structural supports using NX.
- Analyzing designs with FEA to map external influences on components and assemblies.
- Creating and maintaining interface control documents.
- Lead design efforts for prototype systems and subsystems, including Preliminary and Final Designs.
- Troubleshoot escalations and derive practical recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with mechanical, laser, controls, pulsed power, and optical engineering teams throughout the design and development process.
- Support procurement of hardware for laser amplifiers and support equipment.
- Oversee and assist with assembly, shakedown, testing, and failure analysis of pulsed powersystems, laser amplifiers, and ancillary equipment.
- Provide operational support for pulsed power systems and equipment.
- Contribute to scaling designs for power-producing IFE reactors and participate in concept studies for IFE applications and beyond.
Requirements
- Education : B.S. in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Experience : 3+ years in mechanical engineering, with a focus on high voltage pulsed powerdesign for complex hardware (preferred industries include semiconductor, solar, nuclear, fusion energy, lasers, aerospace, or defense).
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX preferred).
- Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience designing simple PCBs or flex circuits.
- Experience with complex integrated system design (e.g., pulsed power, lasers, high voltagesystems, fusion energy, aerospace, or defense).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and testing.
- Interdisciplinary engineering experience is a plus.
- 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 of granted asylum
- Start-up experience preferred
- Electro-Static FEA analysis
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