Is the Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX) role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.

Where is the role based?

Exowatt is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Optics, Solar Energy, Thermal Systems.

What seniority level is this role?

Exowatt targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX) role at Exowatt.

Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX) at Exowatt

Joblaze summary

The Lead Optical Engineer at Exowatt is responsible for designing and optimizing non-imaging optics to enhance the performance of the innovative P3 system, which integrates solar energy capture and storage. This role requires expertise in optical testing and model validation, along with a strong background in non-imaging concentrating optics. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in optical engineering and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with various teams to ensure the system's performance aligns with design goals. Exowatt, a startup founded in 2023, is focused on transforming the energy sector to support the demands of AI technology.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Exowatt's career page.
Exowatt has 16 other open roles including Lead Thermal Design Engineer (Austin, TX), Lead Controls & Firmware Engineer (Austin, TX), Quality & Reliability Engineer.
19 active Optics roles on Joblaze right now.
6 active Thermal Systems roles on Joblaze right now.
2 active Solar Energy roles on Joblaze right now.
Typical Optics salary we track runs $105,000–$138,200 (median $113,368, across 12 roles).

Quick facts

Is the Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX) role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
Where is the role based?: Exowatt is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Optics, Solar Energy, Thermal Systems.
What seniority level is this role?: Exowatt targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX) role at Exowatt.

From the original posting

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 are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Optical Engineer to own concentrator design, optical testing, and model validation for the P3. In this role, you will design and optimize non-imaging optics for maximum flux transfer, build and automate optical test setups, validate models against on-sun performance, and work across the optic-to-thermal boundary that defines the P3 architecture. You will collaborate closely with the Optical Product Development, R&D, and thermal teams to ensure alignment between design intent, test outcomes, and delivered system performance. Non-imaging concentrating optics experience is required for this role. This position is based in Austin, TX preferred, however an alternate location of Miami, FL is possible for the right candidate. If hired for this role, relocation to one of these sites is required. We provide relocation assistance.

Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX)

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