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Laser Architect (f/m/d)
Darmstadt, DE · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Education
- PhD or equivalent experience in laser physics, optical engineering, or related fields
About the job
Leads the conceptual design, modeling, and experimental validation of laser-driver architectures for inertial fusion energy at the research and pre-pilot stage.
What you'll do
- Define and assess IFE laser-driver concepts and alternative architectures through modeling and experiments.
- Own the architectural vision and define the laser R&D roadmap, including component development, demonstrators, and testbeds.
- Work with experimental teams and support diagnostics and test protocols aligned with future scaling.
What they ask for
- PhD or equivalent experience in laser physics, optical engineering, or a related field.
- Deep expertise in high-energy and/or high-average-power laser systems.
- Strong background in laser system modeling and scaling analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in conceptual design and experimental validation of complex laser systems.
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