Working Student LIDT Controls (f/m/d)

About Focused Energy Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial fusion. Backed by our $240M Series A - the largest fully secured Series A in the global fusion industry we are scaling rapidly across multiple geographies. Based in Germany and the US, we have brought together the top scientific and engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial scale. Focused Energy is working to realize game-changing scientific innovation that promises to deliver a clean, sustainable and abundant source of power globally. Your Role As a Working Student in Controls Engineering, you will support the development, testing, and documentation of control systems and experimental infrastructure within a cutting-edge industrial research environment. You will work alongside experienced engineers on clearly defined technical tasks and contribute to the improvement of LabVIEW-based tools, test setups, signal processing workflows, and broader control system activities. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented student who is eager to apply engineering knowledge in practice, gain exposure to real-world experimental systems, and build experience in a highly technical and innovative setting. What You'll Do • Develop, adapt and maintain LabVIEW-based tools or test applications for controls engineering, measurement, automation, or hardware interaction. • Support the setup, testing, and verification of control system components, including sensors, actuators, I/O modules, signal paths, and small experimental test rigs. • Help prepare and execute basic commissioning and troubleshooting activities, including signal checks, documentation of test results, and investigation of simple faults under supervision. • Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including test procedures, wiring notes, I/O lists, block diagrams, user instructions, and engineering records. • Work closely with controls, electrical