Who we are
Founded in 2019, Marvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, uniting 120 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs across our locations in Munich and Colorado.
Backed by over €385 million in public and private funding, we’re driven by a shared mission: to deliver clean, abundant energy to the world.
Why Marvel Fusion
By joining us, you will be:
- Solving one of the most complex technological challenges known to humanity, harnessing Fusion on Earth
- Part of a highly purpose-driven team working on providing the world with clean, safe and abundant energy
- Working alongside world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of Fusion
- Part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default
The impact you will make
As a key contributor at the forefront of high-power laser fusion science, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laser technology, driving innovations that redefine energy generation. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading experts worldwide, your work will directly influence cutting-edge fusion concepts. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow in a dynamic, multinational environment while making a lasting impact on sustainable energy.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and instruct a diverse team of laser scientists and engineers in the lab, setting priorities and directing the day-to-day work.
- Drive the hands-on experimental work — building, aligning, troubleshooting and optimizing the set-ups at the bench together with the team, not only supervising — and continuously improve the laser system, diagnostics and workflows.
- Plan and drive the experimental program to its milestones, owning the stepwise build and the experimental results.
- Shape the system design, turning the concept and simulation results into buildable experiments and sound technical decisions.
- Identify technical risks early and prepare key technical decisions at project gates.
- Integrate theory, experiment and control systems — act as the interface between the theory/simulation group, the experimental build and the control/stabilization systems.
- Manage suppliers and procurement — specify, source and coordinate specialized components and lab infrastructure (vacuum, mirrors, lasers, etc.).
- Establish lab operations and safety — set up operating procedures and laser-safety standards for the lab.
- Document experimental procedures, results and design recommendations in a structured and traceable manner.
- Communicate with stakeholders — keep the Group Lead, advisers, theory team and management aligned, and report progress against milestones.
What you bring
- PhD in physics, laser engineering or a related field, with several years of experience in ultrafast/laser physics.
- Extensive track record of designing, building and commissioning complex optical experiments, and of setting up new laboratories.
- In-depth knowledge of and hands-on experience in the project’s highest-risk techniques: ultrafast laser sources, optical frequency combs, reference clocks, coherent laser stabilization, high-finesse optical cavities, fiber lasers and amplifiers, nonlinear frequency conversion, vacuum and vibration-isolated set-ups, and optical short-pulse diagnostics.
- Programming and data-analysis skills (e.g. Python) for measurement automation and analysis.
- Proven ability to plan and drive an experimental program to delivery.
- Experience in leading, coordinating and mentoring an interdisciplinary team; accountable, hands-on scientific leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to complex technical challenges.
- High personal drive, discipline and assertiveness, combined with a collaborative working style.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an advantage.
What we offer
Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth:
- Public Transport Subsidy
- Employee Incentive Program
- Phone Bill Reimbursement
- Wellpass or Complimentary Private Health Insurance
- Professional Learning & Development Budget
- Relocation Support
- Company Pension Plan
- 30 Days of Vacation plus additional half day on 24. & 31.Dec.
- Modern Office in the center of Munich
- Healthy office snacks
- Regular Team Events
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