Senior Molten Salt Scientist

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.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building the company’s technical capability in Flibe (Li₂BeF₄) and other molten salts, including chemistry control, materials compatibility, corrosion, thermophysical properties, tritium behavior, impurity control, salt processing, and measurements/instrumentation for advancing the technology development of our fusion plant power systems.

This individual will lead the design, commissioning, and management of the Molten Salt laboratory, establish experimental capabilities and procedures, and develop a research program that directly informs the design and operation of the company's fusion power plant. The role will work closely with other science departments and with engineering teams to translate experimental results into requirements and design solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in molten salts with hands-on laboratory experience and the ability to establish a new experimental capability from the ground up.