Founding LPA Engineer

Eco Plus Solutions AB

. Establish and grow the Muon Source division focused on LPA, converter, and optical systems .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeHamburg • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €80,000 - €130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in high-power laser systems and laser-plasma accelerators, with a strong focus on designing and managing experimental campaigns and hardware specifications. Proven ability to mentor teams and ensure operational stability in complex engineering environments.

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PhD In Physics Or EngineeringLaser-Plasma Accelerator ExperienceHigh-Power Laser Systems KnowledgeExperimental Campaign ManagementVendor Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Designing Plasma TargetsInjection DynamicsVacuum DesignOpto-MechanicsThermal DissipationVibration DampingControl Architecture RequirementsMachine Protection FrameworksDiagnostic PipelinesHardware Specification Formulation

Soft Skills

Mentoring Technical StaffDecision-MakingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Laser EquipmentHigh-Power Laser ProcurementExperimental Facilities Management

Industry Keywords

Muon Source DivisionMulti-Year Experimental CampaignsOperational StabilityElectron/Muon LPA ProductionConverter OpticsPlasma Scaling ArchitecturesDESYCERNELIATLAS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Electron

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and grow the Muon Source division focused on LPA, converter, and optical systems
Drive initial development hands-on before expanding and mentoring the team
Design and refine high-durability, density-tailored plasma targets for a 100 Hz / 100 TW system
Ensure multi-million-shot operational stability
Design and direct multi-year experimental campaigns across international user facilities
Translate empirical beam data into rapid hardware iterations
Formulate hardware specifications for high-power laser equipment suppliers
Manage laser vendor performance
Engineer laser transport channels, vacuum containment, differential pumping, thermal dissipation, and vibration damping
Establish requirements for control architecture, machine protection frameworks, and diagnostic pipelines
Enable safe 24/7 autonomous operation
Make decisions over division budgets, technical roadmaps, and recruitment efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate (PhD / Dr.) in Physics or a closely aligned engineering field
Minimum 3 to 5 years of postdoctoral research/industry experience centered on laser-plasma accelerators and high-power laser systems
Demonstrated history of building, tuning, and operating actual LPA hardware
Hands-on experience with injection dynamics, dephasing, depletion, and plasma guiding
Track record of planning, securing, and directing multi-year experimental runs at major research facilities
Background in managing, mentoring, or hiring technical staff
Deep knowledge of high-power laser procurement, opto-mechanics, and vacuum design requirements
Fluent English (C1+ level)
Commitment to relocate to Hamburg for regular on-site engineering work
German or Estonian is nice-to-have
Background in electron/muon LPA production, converter optics, or plasma scaling architectures is desirable
Hands-on history working within or alongside facilities like DESY, CERN, ELI, EPAC, or ATLAS is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

€80,000–€130,000 base salary
Key employee equity package
Competitive benefits
Complete visa sponsorship
Comprehensive relocation support
30 annual vacation days
Direct access to beamlines at leading global centers
Lean, skunkworks-style environment prioritizing speed, candid communication, and decisive execution