Jobs at Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)

As a Machine Layout Engineer, you'll oversee system-level layout for laser-driven radiation sources, working on design, installation, and integration while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

The HR Business Partner will manage HR operations, support leadership on employee matters, oversee onboarding/offboarding, and enhance employee experience through initiatives.

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.

Lead hazard identification and risk assessments, apply formal safety analysis methods (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP), create and maintain safety documentation and procedures, support design reviews and incidents, run trainings and audits, and advise on regulatory compliance for LDRS facilities and high‑energy systems.

Develop, validate, and integrate optical and multiphysics simulation tools into a laser Digital Twin. Model laser amplifier architectures, couple optical/thermal/mechanical domains, create reduced-order and surrogate models, validate against experiments, perform UQ and sensitivity analyses, and collaborate with engineers 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.

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.

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.

Operate and improve Berlin IT infrastructure including MDM, endpoint security, cloud services, device lifecycle, and automation. Lead scripting and automation, enforce security (MFA, endpoint hardening), manage onboarding/offboarding, maintain documentation, and provide secondary end-user support while collaborating with global IT.

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 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.

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.

The People Analytics Specialist will design and analyze People metrics, creating dashboards and actionable insights to enhance decision-making in HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

The Team Assistant will support operational and administrative tasks for the Communications, Government Affairs, and Marketing departments, ensuring efficient coordination, travel management, event planning, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an international setting.

The Senior Brand & Visual Designer will lead the design of Focused Energy's visual identity and branding, create digital and print assets, and mentor the design team while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Lead design and delivery of PLC-based control subsystems for experimental and production facilities. Develop Structured Text PLC software, integrate SCADA/HMI, commission and debug vacuum/pneumatic/cooling systems, implement alarm/logging/data acquisition, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and risk-compliant solutions.

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.

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