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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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- Focused EnergyFull-timeOn-siteExperiencedDarmstadt
- Focused Energy
Optical Simulation Scientist(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSeniorDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Lead Mechanical Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSeniorDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Machine Layout Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSeniorDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Vacuum Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteExperiencedDarmstadt
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
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.
Not a perfect match?
- Focused Energy
Optical Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteExperiencedDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Optical Simulation Scientist(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSeniorDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Lead Mechanical Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSeniorDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Machine Layout Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSeniorDarmstadt - Focused Energy
Vacuum Engineer(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteExperiencedDarmstadt