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Control Systems Engineer – Test &… at Xcimer Energy · Denver
Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeDenver, CO$130k–$160k/yr
Skills
pythonlabviewgittcp/ipethercatrs-232rs-422rs-485opc uagpibscpi
Job Description
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 a Control Systems Engineer – Test & Measurement, you will apply your skills to the design, implementation, verification, and commissioning of complex test and measurement systems used to validate advanced hardware and subsystems. We are looking for an engineer who brings strong diagnostic thinking, hands-on test stand experience, and demonstrable software capability to ensure systems are correct, reliable, and fit for purpose.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and commission control systems for test and measurement applications, including laboratory and industrial test stands.
- Lead or contribute to verification and validation (V&V) activities, including test planning, test procedure development, execution, and reporting.
- Develop control, automation, and data acquisition software using Python, LabVIEW, and related tools.
- Integrate hardware and software for test systems, including instrumentation, DAQ hardware, off-the-shelf benchtop equipment, and custom hardware.
- Apply diagnostic and systems-level troubleshooting methodologies to identify root causes of system, software, or hardware issues.
- Implement and maintain automated test frameworks, unit tests, and regression tests to support reliable system evolution.
- Interface with and integrate a wide range of communication protocols and interfaces such as RS‑232/422/485, TCP/IP, Ethernet-based fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, and instrument control protocols.
- Participate in requirements development, traceability, and documentation to support structured V&V and quality processes.
- Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure test systems accurately represent real-world operating conditions.
- Support commissioning activities, acceptance testing, and ongoing lifecycle support for test infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in control systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on test and measurement or validation environments.
- Demonstrated experience designing and commissioning test stands, automated test equipment (ATE), or experimental systems.
- Proficiency in Python and LabVIEW, including development of maintainable, version-controlled code.
- Strong working knowledge of verification and validation methodologies, including test planning and execution and requirements tracking such as with a Requirements Traceability Matrix.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern software development workflows.
- Working knowledge of unit testing, automated testing, or test-driven development concepts.
- Familiarity with industrial and laboratory communication protocols (e.g., RS‑232, TCP/IP, Ethernet-based protocols).
- 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.
Desired
- Experience with advanced architectural concepts, such as an Actor framework
- Experience with industrial control platforms such as PLC/PAC systems, real-time controllers, or distributed control SCADA systems, such as Ignition or Wonderware.
- Familiarity with publication/subscription based protocols such as OPC UA
- Familiarity with instrumentation standards and interfaces (e.g., SCPI, GPIB, USB instruments).
- Experience with DAQ systems, high-speed data capture, or synchronization/timing systems.
- Exposure to systems integration best practices commonly used by professional control system integrators (e.g., lifecycle documentation, change control, structured testing).
- Knowledge of safety-related control concepts, interlocks, or fail-safe system design.
- Experience supporting testing in R&D, prototype, or experimental environments.
- Familiarity with documentation standards such as test plans, test procedures, verification matrices, and commissioning reports.
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 here and here.
Benefits
Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.
Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.