Lead Laser Scientist

Marvel Fusion Inc.

München

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Public Transport Subsidy

Employee Incentive Program

Phone Bill Reimbursement

Private Health Insurance

Learning & Development Budget

Relocation Support

Company Pension Plan

30 Days Vacation + holiday time

Modern Munich Office

Healthy office snacks

Regular Team Events

Job summary

Marvel Fusion Inc. is seeking a highly skilled laser physicist to lead hands-on experiments in ultrafast laser systems at our Munich lab.

You will build and stabilize frequency comb sources, align high-finesse cavities, and integrate subsystems with advanced laser technologies, driving innovations in scalable fusion energy. The role demands strong experimental background in ultrafast lasers, Python-driven data analysis, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach in a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Laser Engineering, Photonics or related field.
Experimental expertise with ultrafast-laser sources and their diagnostics.
Experience in optical alignment, laser operation, and lab troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with optical frequency combs and stabilization.
Experience with high-finesse optical cavities — alignment, locking, mode-matching and optimization.
Experience with locking electronics and feedback/servo loops.
Programming and data-analysis skills (Python) for automation and analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in technical challenges.
A hands-on, self-driven and collaborative working style; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

Build, operate and stabilize the frequency-comb front end in the lab.
Build, stabilize and characterize cavities; align, lock and optimize references.
Carry out hands-on lab work of the subsystem; alignment, troubleshooting, measurement and optimization.
Integrate the subsystem with amplification, synthesis and other technologies into the system design.
Use laser diagnostics and nonlinear techniques to measure ultrafast pulses.
Document procedures, results and design recommendations in a traceable way.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the laser system, diagnostics and workflows.
Contribute to laser-operation procedures and safety protocols; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Ultrafast lasers

Optical alignment

Laser operation

Laboratory troubleshooting

Optical frequency combs

Cavities stabilization

Locking electronics

Servo control

Python

Data analysis

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Physics/Optical Engineering

PhD in Physics/Photonics

Tools

Python (programming language)

Job description

Who we are

Founded in 2019, Marvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, uniting 120 scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs across our locations in Munich and Colorado.

Backed by over €385 million in public and private funding, we’re driven by a shared mission: to deliver clean, abundant energy to the world.

Why Marvel Fusion

By joining us, you will be:

Solving one of the most complex technological challenges known to humanity, harnessing Fusion on Earth
Part of a highly purpose-driven team working on providing the world with clean, safe and abundant energy
Working alongside world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of Fusion
Part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default

The impact you will make

As a key contributor at the forefront of high-power laser fusion science, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laser technology, driving innovations that redefine energy generation. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading experts worldwide, your work will directly influence cutting-edge fusion concepts. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow in a dynamic, multinational environment while making a lasting impact on sustainable energy.

Your responsibilities

Build, operate and stabilize the frequency-comb front end — set up, run, lock and maintain the comb source in the lab.
Build, stabilize and characterize cavities — assemble, align, lock and optimize the reference and enhancement cavities.
Carry out the hands-on lab work of the subsystem — alignment, troubleshooting, measurement and optimization, working independently.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to integrate your subsystem with the amplification, synthesis and other advanced technologies into the overall system design.
Utilize common laser diagnostic and nonlinear techniques to measure and analyze ultrafast pulses.
Document experimental procedures, results, and design recommendations in a structured and traceable manner
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the laser system, diagnostics and workflows.
Contribute to laser-operation procedures and safety protocols and ensure compliance with safety standards.

What you bring

Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Laser Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
Experimental expertise across ultrafast-laser sources — diode-pumped solid-state, short-pulse and fiber lasers and amplifiers — and their diagnostics.
Practical experience with optical alignment, laser operation, and laboratory troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience in optical frequency combs and their stabilization
Hands-on experience with high-finesse optical cavities — alignment, locking, mode-matching, and finesse/loss optimization
Practical experience with locking electronics and feedback/servo loops
Programming and data-analysis skills (e.g. Python) for measurement automation and analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to technical challenges
A hands-on, self-driven and collaborative working style — you enjoy digging into complex problems with attention to detail in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What we offer

Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth: