Program Element Lead - Fusion Systems

Location: Denver, CO; full-time onsite role based at the headquarters

Salary: $200,000–$250,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops inertial fusion energy systems and laser architecture to deploy fusion power plants for global decarbonization.

What you will do

• Define, plan, and execute a hundred-million- to billion-dollar-class fusion engineering program from concept through completion.
• Lead matrixed engineering, science, and operations teams while maintaining technical integrity and quality standards.
• Direct fusion system architecture covering the chamber, blanket, and supporting systems through requirements definition, design, delivery, and plant integration.
• Manage procurement and vendors for long-lead, critical-path system components.
• Lead the transition from conceptual design through detailed design, fabrication, construction, assembly, and commissioning.
• Manage budgets, resources, schedules, risks, performance reporting, and collaboration with safety, licensing, regulatory, and senior leadership stakeholders.

Requirements

• BS in physics, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience leading large, complex programs in nuclear or other engineering-intensive environments.
• Experience guiding large technical teams through all phases of program delivery and maturing technology readiness levels from concept through prototype.
• Familiarity with power extraction systems, safety basis development, and nuclear safety design and construction frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a core engineering discipline such as nuclear, aerospace, power, or mechanical engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.

Nice to have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience designing and constructing one-of-a-kind prototype systems in a nuclear environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks for high-value engineering projects and NRC regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave, paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown.
• Flexible paid time off based on employee and team needs.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 6% and equity eligibility.
• AI tools may support parts of the hiring process, while final decisions are made by humans.