About Focused Energy
At Focused Energy, we are pioneering SourceLight—a breakthrough initiative in compact, laser-driven radiation sources (LDRS) with cutting-edge, high-power laser technology. Our dual-mode LDRS platform enables real-time, non-destructive inspection of a wide range of materials, including complex and shielded items, by combining MeV X-rays and fast neutrons in a single, modular system. This technology addresses critical challenges across nuclear waste analysis, contraband detection, infrastructure inspection, and medical isotope production. With its unique combination of high resolution, material specificity, and deployment flexibility, LDRS creates opportunities beyond the limits of conventional systems. Our cross-disciplinary team brings together experts in laser and plasma physics, engineering, and AI. We are building our first demonstrator facility in Biblis, Germany, and moving rapidly toward market readiness and commercial deployment. Join us at the ground floor of this deep-tech venture and help shape the future of radiation source technology.
Role Scope & Context
As a Safety Engineer, you will ensure that safety is systematically integrated into the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of LDRS facilities and systems. The role supports the identification, assessment, and mitigation of hazards across complex, high‑energy and high‑risk technologies, enabling safe and compliant operations while supporting rapid technical development. Its deliverables will shape the installation requirements and procedures for future LDRS products at customer sites.
Core Responsibilities
Drive hazard identification and risk assessments for LDRS facility and selected subsystems.
Ensure recognized safety analysis methods (FMEA, FTA, fault trees, event trees, HAZOP).
Develop, maintain, and control safety documentation, including safety cases and procedures for facilities.
Provide formal safety input to design reviews and engineering change processes.
Support incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
Own safety trainings, audits, and emergency preparedness activities.
Monitor applicable safety and regulatory requirements and advise on compliance impacts.
Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to embed safety by design.
Requirements
Solid grounding in safety engineering principles and tools.
Ability to translate complex technical risks into practical mitigation measures.
Professional handling of audits, reviews, and regulatory interactions.
Several years of experience in safety engineering or hazard analysis in industrial, scientific, or high-risk technical environments.
Hazard and risk analysis methodologies.
Safety documentation and change management.
Familiarity with radiation-related environments and high-energy systems (advantage).
Personal Skills
Strong analytical capability.
Structured working style.
Clear written and verbal communication.
What We Offer
Be part of an innovative, mission-driven team at the forefront of deep-tech
Opportunity to shape systems and processes from the ground up
Collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and scientists
Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities
Play a vital role in launching pioneering technology with real-world impact
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
- Solid grounding in safety engineering principles and tools.
- Ability to translate complex technical risks into practical mitigation measures.
- Professional handling of audits, reviews, and regulatory interactions.
- Several years of experience in safety engineering or hazard analysis in industrial, scientific, or high-risk technical environments.
- Hazard and risk analysis methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA, fault/event trees).
- Safety documentation and change management.
- Familiarity with radiation-related environments and high-energy systems.
- Strong analytical capability, structured working style, clear written and verbal communication.
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.
