Public summary
A European fusion energy company is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the implementation of advanced systems engineering methodologies across a multidisciplinary team developing a stellarator-based fusion power plant. The role involves defining system requirements, managing interfaces and risks, developing system architectures, and ensuring quality processes aligned with scaling technology maturity and eventual plant licensing. The candidate will collaborate closely with engineering teams to innovate power plant design elements and coordinate systems integration.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Garching bei München
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities related to fusion power plant design and integration; define system requirements and architectures; conduct risk assessments and manage system interfaces; develop and maintain systems engineering frameworks and documentation; implement system-level testing and verification; ensure quality assurance and data processes support licensing; collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams; apply model-based systems engineering tools and methodologies.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent in engineering; preferably over 5 years' experience in engineering with focus on system architecture, integration, and large-scale project management; familiarity with systems engineering tools and methods such as SysML and MBSE; strong skills in requirements management, risk analysis, failure mode analysis, and configuration management; excellent communication and leadership abilities; experience or interest in magnetic fusion or power plant systems is advantageous.