Xcimer Energy
Fluids and Auxiliaries Operations Lead
- Compensation
- $117.3K–$138K / yr
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead
- Posted
- 1 October 2026 (yesterday)
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About this role
Responsibilities • Develop and lead execution of maintenance and operations of the fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic components of Phoenix to ensure they are reliably available and functional for scheduled experiments on time.
• Develop the fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic operations schedule for experiments, maintenance, and system upgrades – working with the other leads, shot directors, and program managers.
• Lead engineers and technicians to complete the needed work safely, correctly, and on time.
• Lead post-experiment data reviews to confirm proper system function and determine if additional system work is needed ahead of the next experiments.
• Troubleshooting anomalies in the superlasers’ fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems.
• Develop operational infrastructure related to the fluids, vaccum, and cryogenic systems such as operating limits, operating procedures, preventative maintenance requirements, etc.
Qualifications • Bachelors degree in engineering (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)
• 5+ years experience in technical operations, maintenance, and test of fluids, vacuum, and cryogenic systems
• Experience leading teams to maintain and operate complex, high risk systems
• 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
• Must be willing to work on a set 8 hour shift with set start and stop times. Must also be willing to work over on non-shift hours during critical times.
Desired • Advanced degree in laser engineering (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with concentration in Laser Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Photonics with a focus on laser systems, etc)
• Working knowledge of control systems and mechanical/pneumatic equipment
Work location
- Denver, CO, US
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Published 1 October 2026, last checked today. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.