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Proxima Fusion

Head of International Policy

Munich, BY, DE

HybridInternshipDirector / Executive

8 months ago

About the Job

At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.

Our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets and we're leveraging this technology with advanced computational design capabilities.

We're on a journey to redefine the energy landscape, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

We are currently seeking an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Head of International Policy. In this role, you will work with the Proxima team on a wide variety of topics to develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and other relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and adept at navigating the public policy landscape, particularly at the EU level.


If you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics or related fields, or STEM field. Master's degree preferred;
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in public policy, government relations, or partnership development, with strong preference for EU-level experience;
  • Willingness to travel, as required;
  • Fluency in English, familiarity with German and French preferred;

You will help us with:

  • Monitor and analyze policy developments related to fusion energy at EU and international levels;
  • Promote and coordinate the participation of Proxima Fusion at government hearings, public forums, and industry conferences;
  • Carry out research and craft memos, white papers, and policy proposals related to regulation and funding opportunities for fusion energy development;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry partners, and academic institutions;
  • Identify potential partnership opportunities to advance the company's mission and objectives;
  • Contribute to sourcing of public funding opportunities;
  • Develop proposals and other material for funding applications.

In return, you will get:

  • Fulfilling Mission: Work on harnessing the universe's fundamental energy source that powers the stars. If you want to contribute directly to transforming the way we produce energy in the world, Proxima is the place to be.
  • Incredible Team: Join a mission-driven, team-oriented, excellence-seeking team from all over the globe. We're working on fusion to change the world and we thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
  • World-Leading Partners: We are supported by internationally renowned groups, industrial companies and technical advisors with experience built on groundbreaking fusion experiments.
  • Shared Success: Live the success of the company by taking part in a generous stock options program. We aim for every team member to feel a shared sense of ownership, responsibility, and pride.
  • Healthy Environment: We take care of each other, while pushing ourselves to our best - we are on a marathon, not a sprint. We offer language courses for team members and their families. Every team member receives a ticket for free public transport in Munich and on all regional trains in Germany.

Proxima Fusion is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We embrace the principles of equality and stand against discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
Our organizational culture values and promotes equal opportunities for everyone, recognizing that a diverse team brings a richness of perspectives and contributes to our overall success. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates with various backgrounds, talents, and potential. Our selection process is solely based on individual merit, ensuring fair and impartial consideration for all applicants.

About the Company

Proxima Fusion Logo

Proxima Fusion

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

21-50

Fusion has many obstacles. With QI stellarators, we are overcoming them.

Stellarators are the power plants of the future, complementing renewables and offering clean, abundant and safe energy for all.

 
Wendelstein - 7X

Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants

The world’s most advanced optimized stellarator, W7-X, was completed in 2015 by the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and has since repeatedly broken key performance records.

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