German Policy Specialist (Bavaria)

Job description

WHO WE ARE Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant. Our concept advances the most mature fusion technology out there, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, through two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris. Our work combines stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets to unlock higher-performance designs that were previously out of reach. Turning these designs into a functioning fusion power plant requires excellence and ownership across every discipline, from physics and engineering to software, manufacturing, law, and business functions. WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world. You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals. Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey. Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent. YOUR IMPACT As a German Policy Specialist ( Bavaria) you will be instrumental in shaping and influencing fusion energy policy within Germany, ensuring alignment with broader European and global policy frameworks. WHAT YOU WILL DO Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with key regional stakeholders across Bavaria, incl. public institutions, research organizations, industry partners and community leaders. Act as a local point of contact for stakeholders interested in Proxima’s activities. Map and maintain a structured overview of stakeholders relevant to Proxima’s activities in the region. Regional Partnerships Support the development of collaborations with Bavarian research institutions, innovation ecosystems and industrial partners. Represent Proxima in regional events, workshops and stakeholder forums. Strengthen Proxima’s visibility within the Bavarian political, tech, and research landscape. Public Affairs & Institutional Relations Engage with regional and local policymakers and institutions relevant to inno…