About the Company

Company Name: Proxima Fusion
Location: Munich
Department: Stellarator Design
Employment Type: Full-time
Mission: To redefine the future of sustainable energy through groundbreaking technology and innovative fusion power plants.

Company Overview

• Proxima Fusion is focused on creating commercially viable fusion power plants.
• The company utilizes advanced computation and machine learning for stellarator optimization.
• Aims to unlock new performance design points using high-temperature superconducting magnets.
• Committed to building a dedicated team to radically transform technology in the energy sector.

About the Role

Job Title: Multiphysics Simulation Engineer
Location: Munich
Employment Type: Full-time

Your Impact

• Advance the integrated simulation platform that combines diverse physical phenomena.
• Deliver robust engineering simulations essential for the design and feasibility assessment of the stellarator prototype.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run multiphysics simulations for various stellarator subsystems (magnets, support structures, plasma heating systems).
• Integrate models into the stellarator simulation stack.
• Evaluate engineering concepts across electromagnetism, structural mechanics, and thermal propagation.
• Generate parametric CAD models for stellarator components.
• Identify simulation-driven risks and opportunities, recommending design adjustments and optimizations.

Qualifications

• Motivated by solving complex, interdisciplinary engineering challenges.
• Experienced with multiphysics simulations in advanced technology fields.
• Proficient in Python and experienced with software engineering.
• Hold a degree in engineering, physics, computational science, or a related technical field.
• Eager to expand expertise across various physics domains.
• Comfortable with uncertainty, iterative processes, and innovation-driven environments.

Interview Process

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
• Technical Screening (30 min)
• Technical Panel (3x60 min)
• CEO Call (30 min)

Why Join Proxima Fusion

• Work on complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.
• Join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.
• Opportunity to do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.
• Contribute to demonstrating that big things are possible in Europe by assembling the best talent.