Partnerships Specialist

As a Partnerships Specialist , you will play an important role in strengthening Proxima Fusion’s relationships with research institutions, industrial partners, and government agencies. Moreover, you will help secure critical funding, later ensuring compliance with funding administrative processes. Your work will directly support our mission to bring fusion energy — the power of the stars — to Earth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with public research institutions and private partners.

• Contribute to Proxima’s mission by bridging the gap between technology, funding, and strategic partnerships.

• Support the drafting, submission, and management of public funding applications, ensuring timely communication with grant authorities.

• Manage relationships with governmental bodies issuing grants, overseeing administrative application processes, drafting materials in support of the case for long-term funding.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related fields; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in academia, consulting, government, business strategy, or adjacent fields.

• Fluent in English.

• Willingness to travel as required, on average 1-2 times per month.

• Organized, proactive, and driven by purpose, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)

• Technical Screening (30 min)

• Technical Panel (3x60 min)

This role sits at "L1" 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.