Senior Electrical Engineer (f/m/d)

Department: Engineering

Location: Darmstadt, DE

Employment Type: FullTime

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach, suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.

We are seeking a skilled and driven Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team and help us shape the future of energy. In this role, you will own electrical design through its full engineering lifecycle — from early architecture through design, integration, commissioning, and operational readiness — ensuring that it evolves from R&D into a reliable, industrial-grade system for fusion power generation. Your work will directly enable the transition from experimental physics to operational fusion energy infrastructure.

This role is focused on providing broad electrical engineering expertise, supporting junior engineers, and ensuring that electrical design, installation, and integration are delivered to a high standard across all projects. The successful candidate will act as a go-to technical reference within the electrical domain, working closely with controls, mechanical, and facilities teams to ensure robust, safe, and well-structured system delivery.

What you'll do:

• Electrical Engineering Support & Guidance: Provide day-to-day technical support to junior and mid-level engineers. Review and guide work on: Electrical schematics, Power distribution designs, Installation concepts and layouts. Promote best practices in electrical design and implementation.

• Electrical Systems Design (Broad Scope): Support design and development of: Power systems (LV/MV, distribution, load balancing), Electrical installations across labs and facilities, Equipment-level electrical systems (laser, diagnostics, support systems), Ensure designs are practical, maintainable, and aligned to standards.

• Power Systems & Load Understanding: Help teams understand the implications of Electrical demand vs facility capacity, and Heat rejection as it relates to system efficiency.

• Standards, Compliance & Good Practice:

  • Guide the team in applying:

    • Electrical design standards (IEC, DIN VDE, etc.)

    • Safe installation practices

    • Protection, grounding, and EMC principles

  • Support development of consistent electrical design approaches across projects

• Controls & Interface Alignment:

  • Work closely with the controls team to ensure:

    • Clear and structured electrical/control interfaces

    • Proper integration of PLC systems and field devices

    • Alignment on safety systems and interlocks

  • Support understanding of:

    • PLC-based architectures

    • Safety circuits and system-level protection

• Installation & Commissioning Support:

  • Provide oversight and guidance during:

    • Electrical installation phases

    • System commissioning and testing

  • Help resolve practical, on-site engineering challenges

Who you are:

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including: electrical circuits, power systems, and industrial electrical installations.

• Experience working across system design, Installation, and commissioning.

• Strong technical understanding of power distribution, electrical schematics, PLC systems and basic control architectures.

• Experience with safety systems and interlocks.

• Experience mentoring or leading other more junior engineers.

• Fluency in English required; German proficiency is a strong plus.

What we offer:

• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.

• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges, and shaping the future of our company.

• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success.

• Flexibility: We offer a hybrid setup, giving you the freedom to work from our office while also enjoying the flexibility to work from home when it suits you.

• Vacation Days: We support your work-life balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.

• Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy healthy snacks and drinks, and a subsidized canteen with delicious lunch options daily.

• Mobility & Fitness: We partner with NAVIT for flexible commuting needs and Wellhub for access to gyms and wellness services across Europe.

• Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, share ideas, and have fun together.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.