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About the role

At Proxima Fusion, we are redefining the future of sustainable energy through groundbreaking advancements in stellarator technology. This Data role sits at the heart of that mission, transforming complex clean energy challenges into actionable insights. Data professionals - whether analysts, scientists, or engineers - turn raw information into strategic decisions. Analysts query databases and visualize trends, data scientists build predictive models, and data engineers construct the pipelines that ensure reliable, scalable data flow. Success in this role demands a blend of statistical rigor, coding proficiency, and clear communication, working hand-in-hand with technical and business teams. In the fast-evolving sustainable energy and advanced nuclear research landscape, your analytical portfolio will often matter more than formal degrees.

What you'll do

You will apply unique skills through personal initiative, driving innovation and execution across a high-performing, cross-functional team. Your work will directly address complex problems in clean energy, leveraging industry-leading collaboration to advance sustainable power solutions. You will utilize computation and machine learning tools for stellarator optimization, contributing to next-generation energy systems supported by high-temperature superconducting magnets. This role operates at the intersection of fusion technology, nuclear expertise, robotics, and aerospace, requiring readiness to tackle new challenges in a fast-paced startup environment. You will contribute to a diverse, collaborative team where varied perspectives fuel innovation and ambitious objectives. Your dedication to translating data into decisions will support joint efforts that align with the company's mission and standards in Munich.

Requirements

We seek exceptional talent with outstanding proficiency and a demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and innovation. A strong passion for fusion technology and sustainable energy must guide your vision of a greener future. You must thrive in a startup setting, showing adaptability and resilience in fast-moving situations. Your contribution should strengthen the team's diversity of experience and perspective, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive excellence. As an exceptional team player, you will bring dedication and collaboration skills to every joint effort. The role requires adherence to Proxima Fusion's mission and standards while operating within Munich-based regulations and workflows.

Practical notes

Please note that submission of a speculative application does not guarantee a response under Munich-based operations. The role demands alignment with the company's mission while maintaining professional standards within the local context.

Typical interview steps

Data interviews commonly include a SQL or coding exercise, a statistics question, and a case study. You may be asked to design a metric, interpret an experiment, or build a small model. Some candidates complete a take-home analysis. Expect questions about past projects and the business impact of your work. Interviewers will evaluate how you communicate uncertainty and business impact, not only the mathematical correctness. Bringing a clean write-up of a past analysis to the interview is well received.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview include: What does success look like in the first six months? How is the team structured? What is the current biggest challenge? How are decisions made? Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and thorough preparation demonstrates initiative.

Career growth

Data careers grow toward senior analyst, staff data scientist, or data engineering lead. Many professionals specialize in machine learning, analytics, or infrastructure. Cross-functional work with product and engineering teams becomes increasingly important at senior levels. The field changes rapidly, so continuous learning is essential. Professionals who can translate numbers into decisions tend to advance fastest, making strategic impact a core part of their trajectory.

About the company

At Proxima Fusion, we are 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.