Director of Superlaser Operations

Location: On-site at the headquarters in Denver, Colorado, United States

Company

hirify.global operates Phoenix, described as the world’s most powerful privately funded laser, and develops future laser systems.

What you will do

• Lead and directly manage the engineers and technicians responsible for shot operations and maintenance.
• Build and scale staffing models, shift structures, career paths, and a high-performing operations organization.
• Serve as program leader for Phoenix operations, owning scope, schedule, budget, operational metrics, maintenance campaigns, and upgrade projects.
• Develop and govern standard operating procedures, operating limits, readiness processes, maintenance requirements, and spares planning.
• Lead program reviews, planning meetings, cross-functional alignment, risk mitigation, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Capture operational lessons learned and provide structured feedback to design teams to improve the operability and maintainability of future laser systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience leading operations for complex, high-energy, or safety-critical technical systems.
• Proven program leadership with ownership of schedules, budgets, and delivery outcomes.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing technical teams.
• Experience implementing process discipline, operational metrics, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with laser systems, pulsed power systems, or large-scale experimental facilities.
• Background in test operations, commissioning, or high-throughput experimental environments.
• Experience scaling operations in a rapidly evolving or startup environment.
• Familiarity with automation, controls systems, and reliability engineering practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Emphasis on operational accountability, safety, operational rigor, continuous improvement, and learning.
• Focus on cost efficiency while maintaining performance, safety, and schedule commitments.
• Benefits are referenced in the posting, but specific details are not provided.