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Mechanical Engineer Experimental Campaigns

Marvel Fusion

Marvel Fusion

Other Engineering
Munich, Germany
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

Who we are

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.

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

In this role, you will have the chance to broaden your horizon by working at the forefront of high-power laser fusion science and engineering. Your contributions will significantly impact the development of our cutting-edge science and technology. You will bring solid expertise to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams e.g. with the Experimental Group at Marvel Fusion.

This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in developing mechanical systems within a multidisciplinary and multinational team.

Your responsibilities

  • Design, test and commission mechanical and mechatronics systems for our experimental campaigns
  • Support our experiments on spot at national and 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
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation
  • Contribute with your experience to the overall experimental campaigns
  • Interact with external partners and team members
  • Interact and collaborate with our scientists to design experimental equipment and setups
  • 3D-design for manufacturing of custom radiation diagnostics 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

What you bring

  • A degree in engineering, e.g., mechanical, aerospace, optical, nuclear, or related
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, commissioning in scientific facilities or in the aerospace, nuclear, laser, optics industry or similar
  • Experience in applying EN 1090 or similar codes and standards
  • Experience with INVENTOR / VAULT or similar CAD / PDM system
  • Fluent in English
  • Excellent communication skills and a structured working style
  • A healthy amount of flexibility, adaptability and can-do attitude
  • Willingness to travel and spend time at international laser laboratories

What sets you apart

  • Experience with quality management e.g. according to ISO 10007 or similar
  • Experience with optical simulations e.g. ANSYS Zemax OpticStudio is a plus
  • Fluent in German is a plus, but not mandatory

What we offer

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

  • Public transport reimbursement
  • EGYM Wellpass fitness club access
  • Complimentary health insurance
  • Professional development support
  • Healthy office snacks

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