Laser Scientist (Fusion)

Location: Munich, Germany; onsite laboratory role

Company

hirify.global is a fusion energy startup developing laser-based approaches to clean and abundant energy, with teams in Munich and Colorado.

What you will do

• Build, operate, stabilize, and maintain the frequency-comb front end in the laboratory.
• Assemble, align, lock, characterize, and optimize reference and enhancement cavities.
• Perform hands-on subsystem work, including optical alignment, troubleshooting, measurement, and optimization.
• Integrate the subsystem with amplification, synthesis, and other advanced technologies as part of the overall system design.
• Use laser diagnostics and nonlinear techniques to measure and analyze ultrafast pulses.
• Document experimental procedures and results, improve laser workflows, and support operating procedures and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Laser Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• Experimental expertise with ultrafast laser sources, including diode-pumped solid-state, short-pulse, and fiber lasers and amplifiers.
• Practical experience with optical alignment, laser operation, laboratory troubleshooting, optical frequency comb stabilization, and high-finesse optical cavities.
• Experience with locking electronics, feedback and servo loops, measurement automation, and data analysis using tools such as Python.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, self-directed, and collaborative working skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven, multinational team working on fusion energy.
• Public transport subsidy and phone bill reimbursement.
• Employee incentive program and company pension plan.
• Wellpass or complimentary private health insurance.
• Professional learning and development budget.
• Relocation support, 30 days of vacation, and regular team events.