Electrical Engineer (Austin, TX)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape with its P3 system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and validate sub-systems for thermal battery and power dispatch applications in Austin, TX.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in power electronics, and hands-on prototype experience.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components and sub-systems for thermal battery and power dispatch applications.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications under 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.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams 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 safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal 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.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Control systems

High-voltage systems

Prototype testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Renewable energy exposure

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.

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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