Senior Optomechanical Engineer (Laser Beam Transport & Vacuum Systems)

Location: Munich, Germany; onsite engineering role

Company

hirify.global is a fusion energy startup founded in 2019, developing clean fusion energy with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs across Munich and Colorado.

What you will do

• Design precision optomechanical assemblies, including mirror mounts, positioning stages, optical supports, and beam transport structures for high-power laser systems.
• Develop vacuum-compatible designs by selecting materials, seals, feedthroughs, and motion mechanisms while addressing cleanliness, outgassing, and thermal performance.
• Create 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, GD&T documentation, tolerance analyses, bills of materials, and controlled engineering records.
• Perform or coordinate structural, modal, vibration, and thermal analyses to maintain optical alignment, stability, and positioning accuracy.
• Coordinate fabrication and suppliers and support precision assembly, optical alignment, installation, integration, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanics, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing precision optomechanical devices and mechanisms, ideally for high-power lasers or scientific instrumentation.
• Practical experience with vacuum-compatible mechanical systems and beam transport assemblies, including mechanical interfaces and alignment concepts.
• Strong skills in 3D CAD, manufacturing drawings, GD&T, material selection, precision machining, and mechanical tolerance management.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing follow-up, assembly, alignment, testing, and commissioning in multidisciplinary technical environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-energy laser beamlines, large optics, laser compressors, or complex scientific facilities.
• Knowledge of high-vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum practices, vacuum cleanliness, motion feedthroughs, and pumping-system interfaces.
• Experience with structural and thermal FEA, modal analysis, vibration isolation, and stability-sensitive optical systems.
• Familiarity with motorized positioning stages, actuators, encoders, and precision alignment methods.
• Independent problem-solving, practical engineering judgment, and effective collaboration with optics, laser, vacuum, and controls teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven startup working on fusion energy and clean, abundant power.
• Public transport subsidy, phone bill reimbursement, and an employee incentive program.
• Wellpass or complimentary private health insurance, company pension plan, and 30 days of vacation plus an additional half day on December 24 and 31.
• Professional learning and development budget and relocation support.
• Modern office in central Munich, healthy office snacks, and regular team events.