Electronic Systems Physicist – Laser-Plasma Diagnostics

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a fusion energy startup founded in 2019, developing clean energy through laser-driven fusion and bringing together scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in Munich and Colorado.

What you will do

• Establish and lead the electronics development stream for advanced particle and radiation diagnostics.
• Develop detector and camera systems for ion, electron, neutron, and X/gamma-ray measurements.
• Design the full electronics chain, including sensor front-ends, high-speed readout, triggering, timing, FPGA firmware, and host-side acquisition and control software.
• Make and execute key technical decisions as the first dedicated electronics specialist in the diagnostics team.
• Develop next-generation systems for harsh experimental environments, higher repetition rates, and reactor-relevant conditions.
• Support the transition of diagnostics from experimental prototypes to deployable, industry-ready systems.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing scientific or industrial electronic systems.
• Experience developing FPGA firmware in VHDL or Verilog, including vendor toolchains, IP integration, and timing closure.
• Practical experience with image sensor or detector readout, LVDS/SLVS interfaces, sensor configuration, and control.
• Experience with high-speed digital signalling, signal integrity, power delivery, and laboratory debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and JTAG tools.
• Professional working proficiency in English and the ability to work independently in laboratory and remote deployment settings.

Nice to have

• Experience with detector or DAQ electronics in accelerator, laser, fusion, or space research facilities.
• Experience mitigating electromagnetic pulse and interference effects in pulsed-power or high-field environments.
• Experience with electronics for long operational lifetimes in ionising environments.
• Familiarity with fibre-optic data and timing distribution, gated imaging, shot-synchronised acquisition, or SoC-based designs.
• German language skills and experience deploying self-contained instruments at host facilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a purpose-driven fusion energy mission alongside scientists and entrepreneurs.
• Public transport subsidy and phone bill reimbursement.
• Wellpass or complimentary private health insurance and a company pension plan.
• Professional learning and development budget.
• Relocation support, 30 days of vacation, and an additional half day on 24 and 31 December.
• Modern central Munich office, healthy snacks, and regular team events.