Is the Lead Thermal Design 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: Heat Transfer, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, solar thermal.

What seniority level is this role?

Exowatt targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

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

Lead Thermal Design Engineer (Austin, TX) at Exowatt

Joblaze summary

The Lead Thermal Design Engineer at Exowatt is responsible for designing and optimizing solar thermal receivers that convert high-flux solar radiation into thermal energy for storage. This role requires expertise in heat transfer, materials science, and optical engineering, focusing on enhancing efficiency and durability while managing costs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in renewable energy systems, and a passion for sustainable technology. Exowatt, a startup founded in 2023, is backed by prominent investors and aims to innovate in the clean energy sector.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Exowatt's career page.
Exowatt has 16 other open roles including Lead Controls & Firmware Engineer (Austin, TX), Manufacturing/NPI Engineer - Optics, Quality & Reliability Engineer.
52 active Materials Science roles on Joblaze right now.
19 active Heat Transfer roles on Joblaze right now.
14 active Optical Engineering roles on Joblaze right now.
Typical Materials Science salary we track runs $100,000–$192,500 (median $151,000, across 19 roles).

Quick facts

Is the Lead Thermal Design 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: Heat Transfer, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, solar thermal.
What seniority level is this role?: Exowatt targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Lead Thermal Design 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 Lead Thermal Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of solar thermal receivers for our energy systems. In this role, you will own the engineering of components that absorb and transfer high-flux solar radiation into our thermal storage systems. You will work at the intersection of heat transfer, materials science, and optical engineering to push the boundaries of receiver efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. This position is based in Austin, TX. If hired for this role, relocation to Austin, TX is required. We provide relocation assistance.

Lead Thermal Design Engineer (Austin, TX)

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