Poor Engineering Approach Combined with Poor People Management - Principal Systems Engineer Xcimer Energy Employee Review

FAST-paced company with an incredibly unique blend of engineering and manufacturing functionality. The development of our cutting-edge fusion technology (and I mean CUTTING-edge) offers professionals numerous opportunities for growth across a multitude of industries. Xcimer also has one of the most welcoming and collaborative teams that I’ve had the opportunity to work with. We’re all in this together so you won’t find many closed doors or other barriers to meeting face-to-face in this environment. Everyone here is so damn smart, willing and able to work with each other on the daily challenges that come with our mission as well as hang out for hobbies and events outside the office life!

High expectations and rigid delivery deadlines for both the org as a whole and its staff members tend to create crunch in day-to-day operations when working towards completion of various milestones. New employees can expect to get thrown into the technical fray very quickly.

Fast moving startup so you are able to start and have a real impact on the direction of the company. Self-motivated people who are comfortable navigating ambiguity will fit right in. Pay and benefits are competitive, but the real benefit is getting equity. Xcimer has line of site for getting fusion energy on the grid in 10 years, so the top end of equity could be huge. Strong culture and values that are actually used for decision making. Executive team truly cares about everyone at the company.

Aggressive project schedules create demanding periods of work, and the same ambiguity that may excite people as potential for impact, can drive others wild if they prefer mature established processes.