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Senior Electrical Engineer (Austin, TX)

Exowatt

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
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

  • 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

Required Qualifications

  • 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)
  • Clear technical documentation and communication

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.