Focused Energy
Optical Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced
Darmstadt
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Defining laser driver concepts for inertial fusion energy and exploring alternative architectures. Deep expertise in high-energy laser systems and system modeling required. Stock options, 30 days vacation, subsidized canteen.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent experience in laser physics, optical engineering, or related fields
- Deep expertise in high-energy and/or high-average-power laser systems
- Strong background in laser system modeling and scaling analysis
- Demonstrated experience in conceptual design and experimental validation of complex laser systems
- Ability to operate across physics, optics, and systems-level reasoning
- Ability to bridge theoretical modeling and experimental reality
- System thinker with strong physics intuition
- Comfortable exploring multiple architectural paths in parallel
- Values quantitative modeling, experimental feedback, and iterative refinement
- Clear communication of technical trade-offs to scientists, engineers, and leadership
Tasks
- Define and refine laser driver concepts for IFE
- Explore alternative architectures and assess feasibility
- Maintain global architectural vision
- Define laser R&D roadmap
- Develop and evaluate critical components
- Design integrated beamline demonstrators
- Create intermediate testbeds
- Collaborate with experimental teams
- Integrate experimental results into architectural decisions
- Support design of diagnostics
- Develop test protocols for future scaling
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Stock options
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Snacks & Drinks
- Healthy snacks and drinks
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized canteen
Retirement Plans
- Private pension plan financing
Modern Equipment
- State-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptop
- Keyboard, mouse and headset
Team Events
- Regular events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Public transportation ticket
Other Benefits
- Taxi rides
Company Vehicle
- Car-sharing
Healthcare & Fitness
- Access to gyms and fitness studios
- Wellness services
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Defining laser driver concepts for inertial fusion energy and exploring alternative architectures. Deep expertise in high-energy laser systems and system modeling required. Stock options, 30 days vacation, subsidized canteen.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent experience in laser physics, optical engineering, or related fields
- Deep expertise in high-energy and/or high-average-power laser systems
- Strong background in laser system modeling and scaling analysis
- Demonstrated experience in conceptual design and experimental validation of complex laser systems
- Ability to operate across physics, optics, and systems-level reasoning
- Ability to bridge theoretical modeling and experimental reality
- System thinker with strong physics intuition
- Comfortable exploring multiple architectural paths in parallel
- Values quantitative modeling, experimental feedback, and iterative refinement
- Clear communication of technical trade-offs to scientists, engineers, and leadership
Tasks
- Define and refine laser driver concepts for IFE
- Explore alternative architectures and assess feasibility
- Maintain global architectural vision
- Define laser R&D roadmap
- Develop and evaluate critical components
- Design integrated beamline demonstrators
- Create intermediate testbeds
- Collaborate with experimental teams
- Integrate experimental results into architectural decisions
- Support design of diagnostics
- Develop test protocols for future scaling
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Stock options
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Snacks & Drinks
- Healthy snacks and drinks
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized canteen
Retirement Plans
- Private pension plan financing
Modern Equipment
- State-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptop
- Keyboard, mouse and headset
Team Events
- Regular events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Public transportation ticket
Other Benefits
- Taxi rides
Company Vehicle
- Car-sharing
Healthcare & Fitness
- Access to gyms and fitness studios
- Wellness services
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Focused Energy and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
About the Company
Focused Energy
Industry
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Description
Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup aiming to generate unlimited clean energy to meet future global demand.
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