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Systems Engineer IV

Xcimer Energy

Systems Engineer IV with Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, paying $140,250–$165,000 a year ($67.43–$79.33 an hour). Posted Oct 14, 2026.

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Pay
$140,250–$165,000 a year ($67.43–$79.33 an hour)
Location
Denver, CO
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Xcimer Energy (government contractor)
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Who can apply
U.S. citizens

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure the successful development and implementation of system functionality

Implement the processes, traceability, and documentation necessary to support IFE program

Collaborate with program teams, including new development and legacy systems, to identify opportunities for integration and support the development of updated releases

Carry out systems engineering activities in accordance with tailored system engineering standards and practices

Drive and coordinate technical decision making

Conduct risk assessments to ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented

Act as the negotiator between multiple teams to make sure the holistic system is optimized

Develop strategies, approaches for specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verification

Qualifications

Education:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.)

Experience:
10+ years of Systems Engineering/Software Engineering experience

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and growth

Proven experience owning the integrated technical baseline for complex systems through the full Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Experience working on development programs for large, complex, integrated systems or facilities - preferably from the fusion/energy, nuclear, aerospace, or space and defense industry

Strong technical experience in simulation, software, and data analysis, with an understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies

Fluent with Atlassian suite tools (Confluence, Jira)

Experience with rapid technology development, integration, and testing

Great communication skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills

Project management skills including labor estimating and schedule management

Demonstrated configuration management experience

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.

Desired

Experience with defining, designing, and activating large facilities for assembly, integration, and testing for large complex systems

Experience with high energy laser systems, optics, or nuclear energy systems

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. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see
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Benefits

Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns. Equity will be granted to eligible employees. Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.

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