Senior Experimental Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a fusion energy startup developing clean energy through advanced laser-matter interaction experiments.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechanical systems for ion, electron, neutron, and X/gamma-ray diagnostics used in ultrafast laser experiments.
• Design cooling systems for in-vacuum electronics and develop shielding, cooling, and isolation strategies for harsh electromagnetic environments.
• Build and integrate vacuum-compatible diagnostic assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, with a focus on modularity, alignment, and maintainability.
• Select UHV-compatible materials, components, and sealing methods for experimental vacuum chambers.
• Support assembly, alignment, and field deployment at remote experimental facilities while collaborating with physicists, electrical engineers, and systems integrators.
• Perform structural, thermal, and mechanical simulations using COMSOL Multiphysics and prepare technical documentation, BOMs, risk assessments, and safety documentation.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline, plus 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience designing and building precision mechanical systems for high-energy laser experiments or similar research environments.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and hands-on experience with vacuum-compatible systems and UHV materials.
• Strong understanding of cooling systems for in-vacuum electronics.
• Familiarity with ISO, DIN, and CE standards for mechanical safety, manufacturing, and system integration.
• Ability to work independently in laboratory and remote deployment settings, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience deploying diagnostics in high-intensity laser facilities.
• Familiarity with Thomson parabola, time-of-flight, or scintillator-based detector systems.
• Experience with COMSOL Multiphysics, Geant4, OpenFOAM, or other physics codes for shielding and system interaction modeling.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and transitioning experimental hardware into low-volume manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven work focused on developing clean, safe, and abundant fusion energy.
• Collaboration with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in the fusion field.
• Public transport reimbursement and company pension plan.
• Complimentary health insurance and EGYM Wellpass fitness club access.
• Professional development support and healthy office snacks.