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Light Generation Lead (f/m/d)
Darmstadt, DE · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
About the job
Leads development of the laser front-end technology for inertial confinement fusion, turning existing R&D and hardware into a documented, industrially deliverable system.
What you'll do
- Own the front-end technology and develop its multi-year roadmap and engineering baseline.
- Lead the technical team and manage external development and manufacturing partners, including supplier strategy.
- Manage technical and delivery risks, make trade-offs, and communicate decisions to technical and executive stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Experience leading technical teams and establishing accountability.
- Experience delivering complex technology in an industrial setting.
- Experience managing technical suppliers or development partners, including strategic and commercial discussions.
- Ability to develop a multi-year technology roadmap and make informed decisions amid evolving requirements.
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