Alpha Plant Systems Lead

About the Position

Alpha Plant Systems Lead

Location: Munich, Germany | Oxford, United Kingdom

Department: Stellarator Engineering

Employment Type: Full time

Workplace Type: On-site

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About the Company

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.

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Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture of the world’s first commercial fusion power plant – Own system-level decisions that determine how a first-of-a-kind energy technology is designed, integrated, and ultimately deployed at scale.
• Solve some of the most complex engineering challenges – Work across tightly coupled disciplines (plasma physics, magnets, cryogenics, manufacturing, controls, and more) to resolve critical trade-offs and turn cutting-edge science into a functioning product.
• Design real hardware with a pragmatic, fast-moving team from all over the world – Combine advanced simulation and systems thinking with a strong execution mindset, focusing on practical engineering solutions that accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy.

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Requirements

• End-to-End Infrastructure Delivery: A proven track record owning major projects, from design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Relevant Industrial Experience: First-hand experience witnessing and delivering complex plant engineering and facilities. Broad backgrounds that are relevant for this role include manufacturing, data centers, refineries, chemical plants, or industrial gas production.
• Deep Technical and Design Judgement: Strong technical skillsets beyond delivery management with the ability to lead design decisions regarding complex facility integration.
• Systems & Execution Mindset: The ability to balance inputs from multidisciplinary technical teams and a bias to action in resolving critical trade-offs.
• Agility and Leadership: Team players who thrive in fast moving, high growth environments. Demonstrated ability to manage large internal and external work packages.

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Interview Process

• Recruiter Interview (30-45 min)
• Technical Screening (30 min)
• Technical Panel (3x60 min)
• CEO call (30 min)

Successful applicants will be assigned to one of the Engineering teams within Proxima, depending on their specific skills, location, and the needs of the organisation.

This role sits at L4 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information

At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fusion technology
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development opportunities

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Life at Proxima

Join our team and be part of a bold mission to make limitless clean energy a reality. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.