13h ago

Performance Engineer

Darmstadt, DE

โœจ $130k-$180k / yearest.

full-timesenior Hybridenergy

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll own system-level performance for laser-induced inertial fusion systems at a clean energy startup. Your work will directly impact neutron and x-ray output, stability, and reproducibility across the full product lifecycle. This role bridges research and industrialization, ensuring scalable, reliable energy systems.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Define and maintain system-level performance baselines
  • Develop system models to analyze sensitivity and stability
  • Translate performance requirements into component specifications
  • Drive performance verification and validation strategies

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years developing large integrated systems in complex environments
  • Advanced degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering
  • Expertise in system modeling (MATLAB, Python) and statistical methods
  • Experience with performance integration and scalability

โœจ Nice to Have

  • CAD literacy and FEM-tools (e.g. ANSYS)
  • Optical simulation experience (e.g. Zemax)
  • German language proficiency

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ 30 vacation days per year
  • ๐Ÿข Hybrid work setup
  • ๐Ÿฑ Subsidized canteen and snacks
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Wellhub gym access
  • ๐Ÿš† NAVIT commuting benefits

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter phone screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site interviewยท half day
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