Senior Electrical Engineer (f/m/d)

Job description

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 & In…