Working Student LIDT Controls (f/m/d)

Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial fusion. Backed by our $240M Series A - the largest fully secured Series A in the global fusion industry we are scaling rapidly across multiple geographies.

Based in Germany and the US, we have brought together the top scientific and engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial scale. Focused Energy is working to realize game-changing scientific innovation that promises to deliver a clean, sustainable and abundant source of power globally.

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  Develop, adapt and maintain LabVIEW-based tools or test applications for controls

  engineering, measurement, automation, or hardware interaction.

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  Support the setup, testing, and verification of control system components, including

  sensors, actuators, I/O modules, signal paths, and small experimental test rigs.

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  Help prepare and execute basic commissioning and troubleshooting activities,

  including signal checks, documentation of test results, and investigation of simple

  faults under supervision.

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  Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including test procedures, wiring

  notes, I/O lists, block diagrams, user instructions, and engineering records.

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  Work closely with controls, electrical, mechanical, software, and scientific

  colleagues to understand requirements and contribute to practical, maintainable

  engineering solutions.

• Currently enrolled at a German university or university of applied sciences in electrical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.

• Availability to work as a working student in line with German conventions, typically up to 20 hours per week during lecture periods.

• Basic control systems understanding

• Basic understanding of measurement, automation, control systems, or hardware/software integration (LabView)

• Basic electrical and instrumentation understanding

• Signal testing and technical documentation

• Test procedure preparation

• Data acquisition and analysis basics

• Familiarity with engineering tools and version control

• Ability to work carefully with technical documentation, diagrams, test procedures, and engineering notes.

• Hands-on mindset and willingness to work with real hardware, test setups, and laboratory or engineering environments.

• Reliable, structured working style and ability to ask for clarification when requirements are unclear.