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Permanent Fusion Energy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: Senior Director of Electrical Engineering Your role in the ...

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: Director Electrical and Software Engineering Your role in the ...

Systems Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum. Desired * Experience with high energy laser systems, optics or fusion energy ...

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: Senior Director of Physics Analysis Your role in the mission:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$98.40K - $135.60K/yr

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager Your role in the mission: Type One ...

S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum. Desired * Experience with high energy laser systems, optics or fusion energy ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$72.50K - $98.30K/yr

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager Your role in the mission: Type One ...

CAD Designer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$25.75 - $35.50/hr

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: CAD Integration Manager Your role in the mission: We are looking ...

Systems Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum. Desired * Experience with high energy laser systems, optics or fusion energy ...

Pulsed Power Physicist

Denver, CO · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with ... S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee ...

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with ... S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee ...

Pulsed Power Physicist

Denver, CO · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with ... S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee ...

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: VP Program Management Your role in the mission: Type One Energy ...

Senior Technical Project Manager

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$105.50K - $144.60K/yr

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group ... Permanent, full time Reporting to: VP Program Management Your role in the mission: Type One Energy ...

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How much do permanent fusion energy jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for permanent fusion energy in the United States is $53.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.67 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Permanent Fusion Energy vs Nuclear Power Plant Technician?

AspectPermanent Fusion EnergyNuclear Power Plant Technician
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in physics or engineering, specialized fusion certificationsAssociate or bachelor’s degree in nuclear technology or engineering, nuclear licensing
Work EnvironmentResearch facilities, experimental labs, fusion reactorsNuclear power plants, maintenance and safety operations
Industry UsageResearch institutions, energy startups, government labsCommercial nuclear power plants, energy providers

Permanent Fusion Energy professionals focus on developing and operating fusion reactors, often in research settings, requiring advanced degrees and specialized certifications. Nuclear Power Plant Technicians work in existing nuclear facilities, maintaining and monitoring reactors, with industry-standard nuclear licenses. While both roles involve nuclear technology, fusion energy is still experimental, whereas nuclear technicians work in established power plants.

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Infographic showing various Permanent Fusion Energy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 85% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,508 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Program Director - Fusion Systems

Xcimer Energy

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


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!
 
This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.
 
As the Program Director of Fusion Systems, you will apply your skills to define, plan, and deliver a hundred million to billion-dollar class engineering program from concept through completion, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence, budget adherence, and timely execution. We are looking for our engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities
  • Oversee and accountable for the design, planning, and execution strategy of a large-scale, hundred million to billion-dollar class program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Provide day-to-day leadership to matrixed engineering and design teams, maintaining technical integrity and quality standards
  • Lead system architecture, conceptualization and requirement definition
  • Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and schedules, implementing proactive risk mitigation and reporting on performance metrics
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders, communicating program status,
    risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Qualifications
  • Education: BS in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related technical field
  • Experience: 10+ years leading large, complex programs (billion-dollar scale preferred) within an engineering-intensive environment (semiconductor, laser, nuclear, space and defense, etc.)
  • Proven track record of guiding large-scale technical teams through all phases of technical program delivery
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated proficiency in one or more core engineering disciplines, such as Nuclear, Aerospace, Laser, Optics, Electrical or Mechanical
  • 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
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering field
  • Experience with design and construction of one of a kind prototype systems
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks for high-value engineering
    projects
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