Founded in 2019, Marvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, uniting 75 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.
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
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of the beam transport system, ensuring integration for our state-of-the-art high‑power laser facility in Fort Collins, CO. This includes drafting detailed specifications, creating 3D models, and conducting simulations. Oversee the procurement of components and materials, working closely with suppliers to meet project requirements. Manage the installation and commissioning of the beam transport system, ensuring adherence to timelines and safety protocols. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including optical engineers, physicists, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the system. Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycles.
Your responsibilities- Design, test and commission mechanical and mechatronics systems for our scientific setups
- Support our experiments on spot at the ATLAS facility and other national or international high power laser facilities
- Work on projects both independently and in teams, using professional engineering concepts to develop practical and creative solutions to complex engineering problems
- Contribute with your experience to the overall setup of experimental campaigns
- Interact with external partners and suppliers, as well as internal departments
- Interact and collaborate with our scientists to design experimental scientific equipment
- 3D-design for manufacturing custom scientific instruments, optical setups, vacuum equipment
- Assemble, test, install and commission electro-mechanical components for the experiments
- Maintain a digital twin of the experimental setups
- Create and maintain the relevant engineering documentation
- Participation in the preparation phase and during experimental campaigns
- A degree in engineering e.g. mechanical, aerospace, optical, nuclear or related.
- Strong background in vacuum technology, cleanroom protocols, scientific instrumentation and optics (including the design and alignment of optical systems).
- Proficiency in designing and working with pressure vessels and their compliance to PED.
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate and optimize mechanical components.
- Experience in design and manufacturing surveillance of structures according to EN 1090 EXC3.
- Understanding of quality manufacturing principles according to ISO9001 and ISO10007 or similar.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English.
- Understanding of control systems for the automation and monitoring of mechanical and optical systems
- Experience with quality management
- Experience with optical simulations e.g. ANSYS, Zemax, OpticStudio is a plus
The pay range for this position is: $100,000 - $148,256 per year.
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Candidates may be considered for other positions at Marvel Fusion, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
What we offer- An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of our planet by making clean, safe, and abundant energy possible.
- Flexible working hours-wise and work environment.
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Premiere Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their families
- Short‑term and Long‑term disability
- Professional growth opportunities
- 30 days PTO: 20 paid vacation days, up to 10 sick days
- 11 Company‑wide holidays
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Marvel Fusion is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Marvel Fusion hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Marvel Fusion will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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