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Lead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX)

Exowatt

·

Jun 16, 2026

Location
Austin, TX
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Lead
Education
PhD
Source
Lever

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 are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Optical Engineer to own optical testing and model validation for the P3's concentrating optics. In this role, you will design optical setups, perform advanced testing, validate models to ensure system accuracy and performance, and automate processes to improve efficiency. You will collaborate closely with the Optical Product Development and R&D teams, ensuring alignment between test outcomes and design objectives.
 
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.

Skills

PythonAWS

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