Chief of Staff

Number of employees

75

Munich, Germany

Posted on: 2025-06-06

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Building stellarator fusion power plants—the clearest, most robust path to commercial fusion energy.

WHO WE ARE

At Proxima Fusion, we're 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.

What’s more, our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets.

To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we’re building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world.

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 Chief of Staff, you will work closely with our CEO to coordinate company-wide efforts in domains such as financing and business development. The role requires a rare balance of technical expertise, venture capital experience, and communication skills. Being at the interface of company building and financing, it also calls for  exceptional dynamism and mission-driven attitude to succeed and is not recommended for the faint-hearted.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

-You will get to work closely with our CEO on managing (external) stakeholder relationships, especially in the context of private financing.
-Manage relationships with current and prospective investors, family offices, and strategic corporate partners.
-Support strategy development with in-depth research, exercising judgement to advise on the company growth.
-Prepare investor-facing materials (decks, memos, demos) and contribute to investment due diligence.
-Represent the company in public forums and meetings on behalf of the CEO.

WHO YOU ARE

-Experienced in venture capital, having spent a few years in a premier tech fund.
-Ideally, an engineer at heart, happy to dive deep into new technology topics.
-A passionate advocate for fusion - the ultimate source of clean energy for humanity.
-A skilled communicator, both in written and spoken language, comfortable to interact with multiple cultures.
-A resilient, mission-driven, infatigable individual who wants to make a difference.
-A great collaborator able to foster productive relationships with all external and internal stakeholders.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
Technical Screening (30 min)
Technical Panel (3x60 min)
CEO call (30 min)

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. 

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