Marvel Fusion is building a laser-driven fusion power plant, operating as a lean engineering organization centered on laser systems, control software, and experimental validation. The stack spans Python, C++, Rust, and industrial automation protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus TCP), paired with Azure DevOps and Docker — a composition reflecting both scientific computing and real-time systems work. Hiring leans heavily toward mid-level and intern engineers, with active recruitment in Germany and the US, suggesting they're scaling hands-on R&D capacity faster than traditional product development roles.
Marvel Fusion develops laser-driven fusion technology aimed at enabling clean, safe, and reliable energy generation. Based in Munich, the company operates a compact engineering organization (51–200 employees) focused on three interconnected work streams: laser system hardware installation and commissioning, experimental setups to validate the fusion concept at scale, and control software for high-power laser facilities. Their active project list — including a new laser laboratory, real-time machine protection systems, CI/CD pipelines for control software, and device integration — reflects the dual challenge of hardware engineering and software infrastructure. Pain points center on stable laser operation, real-time automation, and the complexity of integrating novel devices into a tightly coupled experimental environment.
Python, C++, Rust, Java, C#, Arduino, Raspberry Pi for firmware; Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Podman for deployment; EtherCAT and Modbus TCP for industrial control; TwinCAT for runtime automation; Linux and Windows infrastructure.
Laser system installation and commissioning, experimental setups for fusion concept validation, a new laser laboratory build-out, control system software for high-power lasers, real-time automation and machine protection, and CI/CD pipeline design for control systems.
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