Director of Enterprise Simulation & Synthesis

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!

As the Director of Simulation & Synthesis, you will lead the development of Xcimer’s enterprise-wide modeling, simulation, and systems synthesis capability. You will be responsible for building the organization, tools, processes, and governance that enable high-confidence engineering decisions across complex, multi-physics fusion systems. This role will partner closely with Program leadership and peer engineering departments in a matrix organization to ensure simulation efforts are scalable, credible, and aligned to program execution needs. We are looking for a technical leader to apply their expertise in simulation, systems thinking, and organizational leadership to positively impact the future of energy!

Education: Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field; MS or PhD preferred.

Experience: 12+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and technical leadership within complex engineered systems.

Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing technical teams and establishing scalable engineering methods, tools, and processes.

Strong expertise in model credibility, assumptions management, uncertainty quantification, and engineering decision risk assessment.

Experience operating effectively within a matrix organization and collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering and program teams.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear recommendations for both technical and executive audiences.

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 or granted asylum.

Experience owning enterprise-level simulation tools, workflows, and standards across multiple technical domains.

Experience with structural analysis, loads and dynamics, vibroacoustics, multi-physics modeling, and model-to-test correlation.

Experience establishing data pedigree and governance practices for simulation inputs such as loads, material properties, environmental conditions, and test datasets.

Experience supporting external customer, regulatory, or government technical review processes.

Recognized technical leadership through publications, invited talks, or contributions to simulation, computational engineering, or applied physics communities.