Engineering Program Manager

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Munich, Bayern
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
Building stellarators to power the future
The Role
As an Engineering Program Manager, you will lead the Heating System team, driving innovative processes and partnerships to accelerate delivery and create high-performance culture.
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WHO WE ARE

At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.

What’s more, our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets.

To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we’re building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world.

WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION

  • You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.

  • You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.

  • Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.

  • Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.

YOUR IMPACT
You will work alongside the Heating System Team Lead to support and scale the team of talented and high-performing engineers that will deliver Proxima’s scientific breakeven stellarator, Alpha. You will design and embed innovative ways of working that drive speed, clarity, and creativity, while cultivating a culture of trust and high performance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Support and scale the Heating System team - grow capabilities, embed Proxima’s values, and foster a culture of trust and high performance.

  • Design and implement world-class ways of working - create the tools, processes, and communication channels that accelerate delivery while keeping the team agile and innovative.

  • Drive excellence in planning and execution - introduce clear, effective methodologies that maximize quality and speed without unnecessary bureaucracy.

  • Forge and lead strategic partnerships - build collaboration with design, testing, and prototyping partners to validate the Alpha stellarator and strengthen its supply chain.

WHO YOU ARE

  • High performers with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, who thrive in uncertainty, embrace bold challenges, and see experimentation and risk-taking as essential to breakthrough innovation.

  • A track record of driving complex programs, combining deep expertise with the ability to align people, processes, and partnerships to deliver transformative outcomes.

  • Proactive collaborators eager to support rapidly growing multidisciplinary teams while cultivating trust, openness, and a shared sense of mission.

  • A proven ability to design and implement processes and communication systems that supercharge delivery and unlock creativity without adding bureaucracy.

  • Experienced partnership builders adept at shaping supply chains, forging collaborative relationships, and managing diverse portfolios of technically complex contracts.

  • Experience with High Voltage/High Power/RF/Vacuum Hardware Systems

INTERVIEW PROCESS

  • Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)

  • Technical Screening (30 min)

  • Technical Panel (3x60 min)

  • CEO call (30 min)

At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.

Top Skills

Computation
High Power Hardware
High Voltage Hardware
Machine Learning
Rf Systems
Vacuum Hardware
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The Company
HQ: Munich
117 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Proxima Fusion is Europe's fastest-growing fusion company, building the first generation of stellarator fusion power plants.

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