Jobs at Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)

Design, model, and optimize cryogenic thermal and fluid systems for commercial-scale fusion. Build and validate simulations, perform sensitivity and optimization analyses, define system requirements, lead project workstreams, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.

Lead engineering-aligned supply chain for complex, low-volume systems by partnering with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams. Identify and qualify suppliers, manage technical procurement (RFQs, bid evaluations), define make-vs-buy and manufacturing routes, embed DfM, and drive on-time delivery with quality, traceability, and risk mitigation across programs.

Lead design and delivery of the Fusion Island power cycle, including cooling, thermodynamic cycle, and primary heat exchanger. Oversee concept through licensing, construction, and commissioning; resolve cross-disciplinary technical issues; produce design and safety documentation; manage change control, requirements, RAMI, and project schedule; and lead multidisciplinary teams while reporting risks and status to leadership.

Lead and design complex optical systems for laser-driven radiation sources, overseeing integration with mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems while mentoring junior engineers and innovating optical solutions.

Develop and validate integrated optical and multiphysics simulation frameworks for a laser Digital Twin. Model laser amplifiers, couple optical/thermal/mechanical domains, build surrogate models, validate against experiments, run uncertainty analyses, and collaborate with engineering and experimental teams to inform system design and optimization.

Develop and validate integrated optical and multiphysics simulation frameworks for a laser Digital Twin. Model laser amplifiers, couple optical/thermal/mechanical domains, build reduced-order models, validate against experiments, perform UQ/sensitivity analysis, and collaborate with engineering and experimental teams to inform system design and optimization.

Manage multi-year reactor projects: plan and track schedules, budgets, resources and risks; maintain Jira/BigPicture/Confluence plans; coordinate cross-functional engineering, safety, suppliers and regulatory stakeholders; enforce change control and safety compliance; support funding coordination and reporting.

Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of the fusion island, providing technical authority, resolving cross-discipline issues, approving key engineering deliverables, governing systems architecture, and managing a multidisciplinary team through design, licensing, handover, and commissioning.

Lead architecture, integrated design, analysis, and delivery of the fusion reactor island across the engineering lifecycle. Define system architecture, requirements, interfaces, baselines, safety principles, and trade studies while ensuring multidisciplinary integration, regulatory compliance, and operations readiness.

Lead and scale Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding for a deep-tech fusion company. Build TA operating model, hiring standards, capacity planning, ATS ownership, data-driven reporting, hiring manager enablement, and a high-performing recruiting team to hire specialized scientific, engineering, software, operations, and G&A talent.

Lead mechanical design, development, and integration of complex systems (laser integration structures, vacuum chambers, diagnostics, target systems). Own work packages through concept, detailed design, build, testing, and commissioning. Define/manage mechanical requirements and interfaces, review analyses (structural, thermal, vibration, alignment), lead design reviews, and mentor other mechanical engineers to ensure robust, manufacturable, and integration-ready designs.

Plan and execute laser-driven foam compression experiments at external facilities, operate VISAR/SOP/X-ray diagnostics, run and compare multi-dimensional radiation-hydrodynamic simulations (e.g., FLASH) with data, analyze results, document findings, and collaborate with internal teams and facility partners to validate models and meet project milestones.

Own and operate Darmstadt IT systems including MDM, endpoint security, cloud services, device lifecycle, and access management. Lead automation and scripting, manage onboarding/offboarding, enforce security baseline (MFA, EDR, DLP, patching), create documentation/runbooks, investigate root causes, and provide end-user support while coordinating with IT teams and vendors.

Own and administer SaaS platforms, manage user access and licences, maintain IT processes and documentation, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, conduct licence audits, deliver user training, and partner with IT and People Operations to apply consistent IT standards across global sites.

Lead talent acquisition efforts for Focused Energy, managing recruitment across science, engineering, and business functions while collaborating with global teams.

Provide onsite IT support for the Austin office: triage and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues; manage device lifecycle (imaging, patching, inventory); handle onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning; maintain IT documentation and security baseline (MFA, access reviews, EDR/DLP support); identify recurring issues and contribute to IT projects and cross-site coordination.

Lead theoretical and simulation work for beam smoothing and laser-plasma interaction (LPI). Coordinate beam and target requirements, support DUED implementation, provide LPI simulation/theory for experiments, partner with laser, beam smoothing, diagnostics, and target teams to mitigate LPI risk and shape fusion roadmap.

Lead theoretical and simulation work on laser-plasma interaction (LPI) and beam smoothing. Translate laser system capabilities into target physics requirements, define beam/picket/port requirements, support DUED implementation, provide LPI theory for experiments and simulations, and collaborate across laser, beam smoothing, target design, diagnostics, and physics teams to mitigate LPI risk and imprint/hydrodynamic instabilities.

Manage and coordinate science R&D projects across experimental facilities and simulation efforts. Translate technical goals into plans, maintain Jira/Confluence schedules, track risks/issues, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report status to PMO and stakeholders.