Marvel Fusion · 22 hours ago
Laser Engineer
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $148K/yrMarvel Fusion is Europe’s leading fusion energy company, focused on delivering clean, abundant energy to the world. As a Laser Engineer, you will establish laboratory infrastructure and deploy ultra-high-intensity laser systems while collaborating with scientists and engineers in a dynamic environment.
ElectronicsEnergyLaser
Responsibilities
Support the build-out of a new laser laboratory, including lab layout, equipment installation, utilities coordination, and infrastructure readiness
Assist with the setup of optical tables, beam enclosures, safety interlocks, diagnostics stations, and control areas
Help establish laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and operational workflows
Support installation, alignment, and integration of high-power, ultrafast laser subsystems
Assist with commissioning, acceptance testing, and performance validation of laser systems
Perform routine diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting under guidance from senior engineers
Operate laser systems and diagnostics during experimental and development campaigns
Travel frequently to other Marvel Fusion and partner facilities—primarily within the US and occasionally internationally—to support installations, commissioning, and experiments
Collaborate closely with laser engineers, experimental physicists, facility teams, and external partners
Gather and report field data and lessons learned to help refine system designs and facility operations
Contribute to documentation such as operating procedures, alignment guides, safety documentation, and maintenance logs
Participate in R&D activities including prototype testing, optical assembly, and component evaluation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Laser Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience with ultrafast or high-power laser systems through research, internships, or industry roles
Practical skills in optical alignment, optomechanical setup, and safe laser operation
Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrometers, autocorrelators, or energy/power meters
Basic understanding of ultrafast laser principles, nonlinear optics, or beam propagation
Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
Proactive, hands-on mindset with comfort working in evolving, sometimes unstructured environments
Strong willingness and flexibility to travel extensively and work on-site at different locations
Preferred
Experience helping set up laboratories, test facilities, or new experimental spaces
Background in field engineering, technical service, commissioning, or operations roles
Exposure to CPA/OPCPA systems, diode-pumped lasers, or high-energy laser labs
Familiarity with laser safety standards and lab safety best practices
Experience with automation or controls tools (LabVIEW, Python, EPICS, PLC systems)
Comfort working in startup or fast-changing environments
Benefits
Premiere Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their families
Short‑term and Long‑term disability
Professional growth opportunities
31 days PTO: 21 paid vacation days, up to 10 sick days
11 Company‑wide holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Company
Marvel Fusion
Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology used to offer environment-friendly and safe energy.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$182.92MKey Investors
HV CapitalEIC AcceleratorEarlybird Venture Capital
2025-03-27Series B· $53.92M
2024-09-25Series B· $69.89M
2024-07-15Series Unknown· $16.35M
Leadership Team
Moritz von der Linden
Co-Founder & CEO
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Georg Korn
Co-Founder, Managing Director & Chief Technical Officer
Recent News
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