Focused Energy is an international deep-tech company based in Germany and the US, working to commercialize laser-driven nuclear fusion. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, and virtually unlimited energy to the world. We are rapidly scaling and looking for talented individuals who thrive in building clarity and structure within fast-growing environments.
Role Overview
The design of a fusion power plant begins with understanding how neutrons produced by the fusion reaction interact with materials throughout the facility. These interactions determine critical factors such as energy deposition, material activation, radiation levels, and overall plant safety. Accurate prediction of these neutron-driven effects is a foundational step that enables all subsequent engineering and design activities.
In this role, you will be responsible for performing advanced neutronics analyses to generate the key source terms and radiation data required for plant design. Your work will provide the technical basis for safe, compliant, and effective fusion power plant development, making it a critical contributor to the success of the overall engineering program.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate a parametric geometry using pyton
Run Neutronic analysis
Analyses result and create source terms for other calculations
Run activation analysis
Evaluate radiation doses
Document everything for traceability and regulatory compliance
Required Skills & Experience
MSc in Engineering or related field, Nuclear Engineering or Physics would be nice to have
Experience in the nuclear industry
Experience performing neutronics calculations
Proficiency in Python
Experience with OpenMC, MCNP, or Serpent
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator and team player
Adaptable and self-motivated
Nice to have
Experience in fusion energy
Experience with inertial fusion energy (IFE)
Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.
Skills Required
- MSc in Engineering or related field
- Nuclear Engineering or Physics background
- Experience in the nuclear industry
- Experience performing neutronics calculations
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with OpenMC, MCNP, or Serpent
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator and team player
- Adaptable and self-motivated
- Experience in fusion energy
- Experience with inertial fusion energy (IFE)
What We Do
Focused Energy is the leading laser-driven fusion company pursuing the most promising path to clean, limitless fusion power. The global company, based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Darmstadt, Germany, has brought together the top scientific and engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial scale. Focused Energy is working to unleash the next chapter of economic growth and scientific innovation through the widespread adoption of clean, abundant fusion power.
