Lead Laser Scientist

About Marvel Fusion

• 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

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• motivation enough

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Company Pension Plan

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