About this role
About Focused EnergyFocused 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 role is a senior technical and managerial position responsible for leading the integrated design pf a complete plant system, that is the fuel cycle from early concept through detailed design, licensing, and handover to construction and commissioning. This role combines deep technical authority with organizational leadership, serving as the primary decision maker for engineering activities within the group
Key Responsibilities:End-to-end accountability for the fuel cycle design
Technical Leadership & Design Authority
Define and govern the overall systems design architecture, including plant configuration, major design parameters, and fundamental safety approach.
Lead critical design reviews, independent assessments, and design verification activities.
Resolve complex, cross-cutting technical issues that cannot be resolved at the engineer or discipline level.
Approve key engineering deliverables including system design descriptions, design basis documents, interface control documents, and safety analysis inputs.
Lead, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all team members.
Report design status, risks, and issues clearly and regularly to the VP of reactor and fuel cycle.
Manage design change control processes to maintain schedule and cost discipline while preserving design integrity.
Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering would be a plus.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience, with 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Deep knowledge of:; process engineering for plant systems, safety analysis principles, design basis development
Deep knowledge of nuclear reactor physic and strong expertise in processing plant systems
Understanding of: thermal-hydraulics, chemistry, mechanical analyses, instrumentation and control (I&C), radioactive material handling
Manage requirements management, configuration management, radiological protection, RAMI, Licensing, documentation and control, project scheduling
Nice to have Fusion knowledge is an advantage
Experience in: hydrogen processing, fusion-specific systems, advanced reactor designs, tritium handling
Strong command of applicable codes and standards
Experience managing large engineering programs, including: scope, schedule, budget and risk
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.