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Xcimer Energy
Denver, CO
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Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research in inertial fusion energy (IFE) combined with innovative engineering and manufacturing approaches. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants at scale to meet global decarbonization goals. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders across fusion science, materials, and manufacturing with a strong track record of execution. Backed by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver clean, reliable fusion energy.
This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.
As an Optical
Coatings Materials Scientist in the Materials & Process Engineering (M&P) Department, you will work closely with the optical and laser systems teams to develop and implement advanced coatings and material solutions for fluorine-resistant environments. This role is hands-on and execution-driven, spanning coating development, materials characterization, and scale-up to production-relevant processes.
You will play a critical role in enabling durable optical performance and system reliability in aggressive chemical environments, directly impacting the core performance of Xcimer’s fusion systems.
Responsibilities: Develop and optimize fluorine-resistant optical coatings for laser-facing components, including mirrors, windows, and diagnostic optics.
Design and evaluate fluorine-compatible material systems for broader system applications (e.g., chambers, fixtures, and exposed hardware).
Work closely with the optics and laser engineering teams to define coating requirements, performance targets, and integration constraints.
Lead hands-on coating deposition efforts, including thin film development, process tuning, and substrate preparation.
Design and execute test plans and Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate coating adhesion, durability, chemical resistance, and optical performance.
Perform detailed materials and coating characterization, including microstructural, compositional, and optical property analysis.
Analyze failure modes (e.g., delamination, degradation under fluorine exposure) and drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Develop and document coating processes, specifications, and qualification procedures.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to scale coating processes from lab development to pilot and high-volume manufacturing.
Support integration of coatings into system hardware, including validation under relevant operating conditions.
Contribute to the development of experimental infrastructure and coating test platforms within M&P.
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