Electrical Engineer (Austin, TX)

Protagonist Management LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity options

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Exowatt in Austin, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for our P3 energy platform. You will own electrical designs from power conversion to protection, collaborating with mechanical, controls, and software teams to bring the product to life.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, testing, and documentation, with relocation assistance if needed. Expect collaborative, fast-paced work in a cutting-edge renewable energy startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with exposure to power systems or power electronics.
• Familiarity with power electronics, circuit design, and control systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (Altium, EAGLE, KiCad).
• Familiarity with SPICE, MATLAB, or similar simulation tools.
• Understanding of NEC, UL, IEC, IEEE standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear technical documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for thermal battery and power dispatch applications.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical analysis, simulation, and validation testing on designs.
• Contribute to power electronics, control circuits, instrumentation, and protection systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems teams to integrate designs.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during prototype builds and testing.
• Evaluate components and vendor technologies; select parts.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and internal targets.
• Document designs, test procedures, and findings clearly.
• Support prototype builds, bring-up, and field testing.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Control systems

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

EAGLE

KiCad

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

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 an 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

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• A dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Relocation assistance.