Laser Architect

About the Company

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. Through the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, the company is working to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine laser driver concepts suitable for inertial fusion energy (IFE)
• Explore alternative architectures and assess feasibility through modeling and experiments
• Maintain ownership of the global architectural vision
• Define the laser R&D roadmap, including component development and integrated beamline demonstrators
• Work closely with experimental teams to ensure results feed back into architectural decisions
• Support the design of diagnostics and test protocols aligned with future scaling needs

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent experience in laser physics, optical engineering, or related fields
• Deep expertise in high-energy and/or high-average-power laser systems
• Strong background in laser system modeling and scaling analysis
• Demonstrated experience in conceptual design and experimental validation of complex laser systems
• Ability to operate across physics, optics, and systems-level reasoning
• Strong physics intuition and system-level thinking skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company stock options
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Subsidized canteen and healthy snacks/drinks
• Private pension plan financing (15% top-up)
• State-of-the-art equipment (Windows or Apple)
• Mobility support via NAVIT
• Fitness access through Wellhub