Top 44 Physicist Jobs in Denver Co

Pulsed Power Physicist
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Temporary Researcher
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $36.49 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid sick time
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Medical Physicist
Rad Onc Solutions —Lone Tree, CO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Radiology
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PostDoctoral Associate
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $70,000 - $74,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Associate
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation
Jacobs —Denver, CO
- $74,700 - $112,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design - 745
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $148,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Plasma Computational Scientist
Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. —Lakewood, CO
- $90,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004243)
Johns Hopkins University —Boulder, CO
- $80,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Health insurance
Sr. Scientist
Sierra Nevada Corporation —Lone Tree, CO
- $124,771.42 - $171,560.71 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Research Scientist: Quantum Algorithms and Error Correction Theory - 637
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $140,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Math
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Part-Time Radioactive Materials Licensing Physicist (PT)
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers —Denver, CO
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Lead Experimental Physicist
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $200,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Professional Research Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $40,000 - $55,000 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Staff Scientist-Clocks
Infleqtion —Louisville, CO
- $153,000 - $269,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Lead R&D Engineer - 897
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $164,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
14d
Ion Transport Physicist - 893
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $148,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
1d
Atomic Source Physicist - 869
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $135,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Lead Physicist – Apollo Integration and Verification - 790
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $164,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- 8 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Advanced AMO Scientist - 733
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays

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Pulsed Power Physicist

Xcimer Energy
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $180,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Laboratory experiment design
Experimental data reports
Laboratory instruments
Mechanical system commissioning projects
Physics research
High-voltage electrical systems
Experimental design
Research data analysis
Oscilloscopes
Commissioning phase involvement

Full 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 a Pulsed Power Physicist, you will work on the science and engineering of electron-beam cathode systems for Xcimer's pulsed power driven inertial fusion energy program. The core goal is maximizing beam efficiency and energy deposition on target. You will lead cathode development across multiple emitter technologies , design and optimize hibachi foil/anode structures for beam transport, and build complex experimental systems from concept through commissioning. This role carries significant independent scientific responsibility. We want someone who is strong in both theory and experiment and rigorous about documentation.

Responsibilities

Optimize beam efficiency and energy deposition on target
Lead design, fabrication, and testing of cathode systems across multiple emitter technologies (explosive emission, thermionic, photocathodes)
Design and optimize hibachi foil/anode grid structures for beam transport efficiency
Lead experimental campaigns end-to-end
Develop and validate cathode and beam transport models (analytical, PIC, SPICE) to guide design decisions; roughly equal balance of modeling and experimental work
Operate and maintain UHV vacuum systems (target < 10^-9 Torr) including bakeout, leak checking, and pumping systems
Survey prior art on emitter technologies, beam transport, and cathode physics
Own experimental program documentation: test reports, design records, operating procedures, and data management
Manage hardware procurement, BOM tracking, and vendor relationships for cathode subsystems
Interface with potential commercial emitter suppliers on procurement, packaging, and quality
Support integration of cathode systems into larger diode and laser architectures

Qualifications

Education: PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or closely related field (MS with exceptional relevant experience considered)
Deep expertise in beam diagnostics (Faraday cups, beam imaging, energy analysis, calorimetry)
Hands-on experience with vacuum electronics and electron-beam generation
Able to independently design experiments, interpret results, and write up findings clearly
Experience building and commissioning complex experimental systems end-to-end (mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls)
Familiarity with high-voltage pulsed power systems (100 kV+)
Proficiency with lab instrumentation (SMUs, oscilloscopes, HV power supplies)
Comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and physics domains in a small team
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

Direct experience with explosive emission, or cold cathode technologies
Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes
Experience with PIC or beam optics simulation codes (e.g., Chicago, CST, COMSOL)
Background in beam transport optimization
Track record of thorough technical documentation and hardware program management (procurement, scheduling, vendor coordination)
Background in excimer laser or inertial fusion energy systems

Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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physicist jobs in denver co

Pulsed Power Physicist

Temporary Researcher

Medical Physicist

PostDoctoral Associate

Research Associate

Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation

Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design - 745

Plasma Computational Scientist

Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004243)

Sr. Scientist

Research Scientist: Quantum Algorithms and Error Correction Theory - 637

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Lead Experimental Physicist

Professional Research Assistant

Staff Scientist-Clocks

Lead R&D Engineer - 897

Ion Transport Physicist - 893

Atomic Source Physicist - 869

Lead Physicist – Apollo Integration and Verification - 790

Advanced AMO Scientist - 733

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