Technical Lead, Laser Amplification (f/m/d)

About Focused EnergyFocused Energy is an international deep-tech company based in Germany and the US, working to commercialize laser-driven nuclear fusion. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, and virtually unlimited energy to the world. We are rapidly scaling and looking for talented individuals who thrive in building clarity and structure within fast-growing environments.Your RoleAs Technical Lead, Laser Amplification, you will own the end-to-end technical delivery of the laser amplification subsystem. The amplification chain is the primary energy-scaling element of the laser system, so this role is central to translating ICF system requirements into an integrated, high-performing function.You will define the subsystem architecture, establish the technical roadmap, lead design and test activities, manage interfaces and risks, and develop the team and capabilities needed to take the amplification chain from concept through hardware delivery and integration.What you’ll doDefine and own the technical architecture for Main Amplifier systems from concept through design freeze, including topology, gain media, pump geometry, thermal management, ASE control, and interface specifications.Ensure that the amplification architecture and development activities remain traceable to ICF system-level laser requirements.Build and maintain the technical roadmap for Light Amplification, aligning development sequence, capability gaps, technology maturity, and program milestones.Lead the design, build, characterization, and integration of the amplification chain.Deliver subsystem performance to agreed specifications for energy, gain, beam quality, pulse contrast, and reliability.Own the technical risk register, define mitigations and owners, and escalate risks early—before they become schedule or performance issues.Define maturity gates for key amplification subsystems and technologies, and drive focused development activities to close demonstration gaps.Own technical interfaces with