Focused, Darmstadt, DE
As Director of Laser Engineering, you will own the delivery of our laser functions at fusion machine and system level. You will lead a team of managers and technical leaders, , establish a single technology and functional roadmap, ensuring coherence of the sub-functions, , and build the operating practices that help the organization scale from individual expertise to coordinated industrial engineering.
You will connect immediate technical priorities to long-term FPP goals, make sure technology risks have clear owners and retirement plans, and represent Laser Engineering in technical reviews and executive-level forums. The role has a global scope, with most of the team and work based in the Darmstadt area.
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.
Location: Darmstadt, Germany Travel: Approximately 20%
Focused Energy is building the engineering organization and laser systems needed for laser-driven fusion energy. We bring together specialists across laser engineering and adjacent teams to tackle a complex, long-term technology challenge.
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.
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