Xcimer Energy
Climate Tech
SeniorPrincipalEmbeddedEngineer
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“Senior Principal Embedded Engineer at Xcimer Energy. Skills: Embedded systems, C++ development, Hardware/software integration. Design and develop embedded software. Develop and maintain firmware”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Debugging
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, Experience with embedded systems development, Experience with C/C++ programming, Experience with hardware/software integration, Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Nice to Have
Master's degree or PhD, Experience with FPGAs, Experience with high-voltage systems, Experience with power electronics, Experience with control systems design, Experience with simulation tools, Experience with safety-critical systems, Experience with regulatory compliance
What You'll Do.
Design and develop embedded software
Develop and maintain firmware
Integrate hardware and software components
Develop and implement control algorithms
Perform system testing and validation
Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems
Collaborate with hardware engineers
Document software designs and processes
Contribute to system architecture
Mentor junior engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Hardware engineers
Communication Scope
Technical documentation
Full Job Description
## 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 a Sr. Principal Embedded Engineer, you will act as a technical authority and engineering leader, responsible for architecting and delivering complex embedded systems across a diverse range of applications. This role combines deep technical execution with strategic leadership, including shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and driving system-level decisions across the full product lifecycle from concept development through production and sustainment. ## Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of advanced embedded systems, including high-speed mixed-signal PCB design and embedded firmware. Own end-to-end product lifecycle execution, including requirements definition, feasibility analysis, system architecture, prototyping, validation, production release, and post-production sustainment. Design and develop multi-layer PCBs incorporating high-speed digital, analog, RF, and power electronics subsystems. Develop embedded firmware and platform software using C/C++, RTOS, and/or embedded Linux. Drive hardware/firmware/software integration, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability in complex systems. Lead system-level technical decision making, including component selection, platform selection, trade studies, and risk mitigation. Guide design verification and validation, including unit testing, integr
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