German Policy Specialist (Bavaria)

Regional Partnerships

• Support the development of collaborations with Bavarian research institutions, innovation ecosystems and industrial partners.

• Represent Proxima in regional events, workshops and stakeholder forums.

• Strengthen Proxima’s visibility within the Bavarian political, tech, and research landscape.

Public Affairs & Institutional Relations

• Engage with regional and local policymakers and institutions relevant to innovation, energy and industrial development.

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

• Monitor regional policy and ecosystem developments relevant to Proxima’s mission.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with technical, op and communications teams to align stakeholder engagement with company priorities.

• Support the organization of meetings, site visits and stakeholder events.

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

WHO YOU ARE

• 3 to 4 years of professional experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, regional development or a related field.

• Strong political local network within Bavaria.

• Experience engaging with public institutions, research organizations or industry stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Fluency in German and English.

• Familiarity with the Bavarian political, research and energy ecosystem.

• Experience working with infrastructure, energy, tech or advanced manufacturing sector.

• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and public-private partnerships.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)

• Technical Screening (30 min)

• Technical Panel (3x60 min)

• CEO call (30 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.