Stellarator Design Engineer

Location: On-site in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a leading European fusion energy startup and spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, dedicated to developing the world's first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.

What you will do

• Own system-level architecture decisions to ensure the Alpha stellarator meets its mission requirements.
• Close the loop between subsystem engineering feedback and high-level machine design.
• Identify, quantify, and manage large model uncertainties within the design process.
• Use first-principles estimates and reduced models to optimize performance and cost.
• Collaborate across disciplines including plasma physics, magnets, cryogenics, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in physics, engineering, or an adjacent field.
• Proven experience in complex machine design within industries like aerospace, semiconductors, or Formula 1.
• Strong ability to reason across physics domains and apply appropriate analytical tools.
• Proficiency in software engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, and the PyData stack.
• Pragmatic mindset with a focus on fast iteration and actionable engineering insights.
• Must be able to work on-site in Munich.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a high-impact, first-of-a-kind energy technology.
• Collaborate with a diverse, fast-moving, and international team of experts.
• Opportunity to shape the future of clean energy through practical, hardware-focused engineering.

Hiring process

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