Senior Electrical Engineer (Austin, TX)
Required skills
- Electrical Engineering
- power conversion
- controls
- instrumentation
- grid interconnection
- power electronics
- circuit design
- control systems
- protection systems
- Altium
Nice to have
- high-voltage
- high-power
- renewable energy
- solar inverters
- BMS
- prototype testing
Role summary
Exowatt is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Austin, TX, to design and develop electrical systems for their P3 system, which captures solar energy and generates electricity on demand for AI infrastructure. This hands-on, individual contributor role involves creating schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications, performing analysis and testing, and troubleshooting electrical issues. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure designs meet safety and performance standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in power systems or power electronics are required, along with proficiency in electrical design and simulation tools.
Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape for the AI era with our groundbreaking P3 system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand. Founded in 2023 and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sam Altman, and Felicis, we're committed to providing clean, modular, and scalable power that meets the rapidly growing demands of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to make sustainable renewable energy always available and almost free, enabling technological advancement while protecting our planet.
We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of the electrical systems that make our technology work from power conversion and controls to instrumentation and grid interconnection. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on technical execution. You'll own discrete electrical designs and sub-systems, work closely with senior engineers on broader architecture decisions, and partner across mechanical, controls, and systems teams to bring our product to life.
This role is based at our facility in Austin, TX. If selected for the role relocation is required, and relocation assistance will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for thermal battery and power dispatch applications
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications under the guidance of senior engineers and system architects
Perform electrical analysis, simulation, and validation testing on assigned designs
Contribute to the design of power electronics, control circuits, instrumentation, and protection systems
Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teammates to integrate electrical designs into the broader product
Troubleshoot electrical issues during prototype builds, bench testing, and field deployments
Evaluate components and vendor technologies; make recommendations on part selection
Ensure designs meet applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal performance targets
Document designs, test procedures, and technical findings clearly
Support prototype builds, bring-up, and field testing activities
Keep current on developments in power electronics, grid integration, and renewable energy systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
3+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally with exposure to power systems or power electronics
Working knowledge of power electronics, circuit design, and control systems
Proficiency with electrical design tools (Altium, EAGLE, KiCad, or similar)
Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)
Understanding of relevant standards (NEC, UL, IEC, IEEE)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear technical documentation and communication
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high-voltage or high-power electrical systems
Exposure to renewable energy applications (solar inverters, BMS, grid interconnection)
Hands-on prototype and field-testing experience
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