Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial fusion.
Backed by our $240M Series A — the largest fully secured Series A in the global fusion industry — we are scaling rapidly across multiple geographies.
Based in Germany and the US, we have brought together the top scientific and engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial scale.
Focused Energy is working to realize game-changing scientific innovation that promises to deliver a clean, sustainable and abundant source of power globally.
Your RoleAs a Project Manager supporting the Laser team, you will drive alignment across complex, multi-partner projects within our laser and optical component development programs.
You will be responsible for collaborative projects with external partners from academia and industry.
You will also help to establishand strengthen internal project management standards across Focused Energy and the Laser organization.
What You'll DoManage external research and development projects in collaboration with public and private partners, from proposal or kickoff through execution, reporting, and close-outDevelop and execute the development strategy for optical and laser components with stakeholders across laser leadership, technical project teams, finance, and business developmentDrive structured program and project planning, status tracking, meeting cadences, action follow-up, and transparent communication across a complex, multi-project environmentSupport proposals and execution of publicly funded projects by maintaining reporting discipline, and ensuring alignment with partner and funding requirementsAlign and report on program and project status to for both division and enterprise-level stakeholdersCollaborate closely with scientists and engineering teams, building technical depth to understand dependencies, challenge assumptions, and help remove execution roadblocksContribute to establishing and improving internal pro.