German Policy Specialist

WHO WE ARE

Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.

Our concept advances the most mature fusion technology out there, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, through two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris. Our work combines stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets to unlock higher-performance designs that were previously out of reach.

Turning these designs into a functioning fusion power plant requires excellence and ownership across every discipline, from physics and engineering to software, manufacturing, law, and business functions.

WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION

• You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.

• You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.

• Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.

• Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.

YOUR IMPACT

As a German Policy Specialist, you will be instrumental in shaping and influencing fusion energy policy within Germany, ensuring alignment with broader European and global policy frameworks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Policy Engagement

  • Engage proactively with German industry and advocacy associations, federal and state policymakers, regulators, and governmental bodies to promote fusion energy policy initiatives.

  • Develop and advance advocacy efforts to create a supportive policy environment for fusion technology development and deployment in Germany.

  • Monitor relevant advocacy initiatives, legislative and regulatory developments at the federal level and assess their implications for Proxima's strategy.

  Policy Development

  • Develop policy proposals, position papers, and public funding applications targeted toward German and European institutions.

  • Prepare briefings, background materials, and stakeholder communications in coordination with internal teams.

  • Represent Proxima in policy-related forums, industry associations, and governmental meetings at the federal level.

  Stakeholder Relations

  • Build and maintain relationships with key federal stakeholders including public institutions, research organizations, ministries, and industry partners.

  • Map and maintain a structured overview of federal stakeholders relevant to Proxima's policy and funding activities.

  • Act as a point of contact for policy stakeholders engaging with Proxima at the national level.

  Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with technical, operations, and communications teams to align policy engagement with company priorities.

  • Support the organization of policy meetings, stakeholder events, and parliamentary engagements.

  • Capture policy insights and ensure relevant feedback informs internal strategy.

WHO YOU ARE

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in public affairs, government relations, policy development, or a related field.

• Strong political network at the federal level in Germany, ideally spanning multiple ministries or parliamentary groups.

• Experience engaging with public institutions, research organizations, or energy and technology policy stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across government, industry, and scientific communities.

• Fluency in German and English.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with German fusion, energy, or deep-tech policy landscapes, including BMFTR, BMWE, or comparable federal structures.

• Experience developing public funding applications or policy position papers for federal or EU institutions.

• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives or public-private partnerships in the energy or technology sector.

• A degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or a STEM-related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)

• Technical Screening (30 min)

• Technical Panel (3x60 min)

• CEO call (30 min)

*This role sits at L2 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.

At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.