Stellarator Design Engineer (Physics/Engineering)

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, dedicated to delivering the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.

Location: Must be based in Munich, Germany (On-site)

What you will do

• Own end-to-end simulation pipelines, from physics assumptions to machine-defining load cases.
• Build and interface finite-element and reduced-order models with the core codebase.
• Define technical interfaces and requirements with engineering teams.
• Execute large-scale parameter sweeps and simulation campaigns to resolve machine-level trade-offs.
• Benchmark and validate models against analytical limits and experimental data.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in physics, engineering, or an adjacent field.
• Proven experience in multiphysics analysis driving hardware decisions in complex industries like aerospace, accelerators, or semiconductors.
• Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in Git, CI/CD, and the PyData stack.
• Ability to bridge the gap between theoretical physics and 3D geometry.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on automation, reproducibility, and validation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on world-changing fusion energy technology.
• Collaboration with an exceptional, international team of experts.
• Work in a fast-moving, pragmatic environment focused on practical engineering solutions.
• Contribution to a mission-driven project aimed at delivering clean, limitless energy.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
• Technical Screening (30 min)
• Technical Panel (3x60 min)