Focused Energy
A Diode Laser Engineer at Focused Energy is responsible for designing, qualifying, and scaling high-power diode laser technologies for next-generation fusion laser systems. This role involves conducting testing and characterization of laser diode emitters, developing automated test infrastructures, and collaborating with suppliers and research partners to enhance performance and reliability. The engineer will also analyze experimental datasets and contribute to system integration, ensuring diode technologies meet efficiency and operational standards in fusion applications.
Focused Energy is the leading Laser Fusion company building on the foundation of fusion ignition achieved at NIF (Lawrence Livermore) in 2021, which the company was founded to commercialize. Using a direct-drive laser fusion approach, Focused Energy is developing the world's first commercial fusion power plant, with a pilot plant targeted for 2035 and first grid energy delivery by 2037. Founded by key scientists behind fusion ignition and backed by $240M in Series A funding, the company is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, San Francisco, and Austin.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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