Lead Receiver Design Engineer at Exowatt

Location: Miami, Florida
Type: Full-time
Level: Lead
Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Description

Exowatt is seeking a Lead Receiver Design Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and optimization of solar thermal receivers for their P3 system, which captures and stores solar energy to generate electricity on demand for the AI era. The role involves working at the intersection of heat transfer, materials science, and optical engineering to enhance receiver efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. This position requires relocation to either Miami, FL, or Austin, TX, with relocation assistance provided.

Required Skills

Thermal systems design
High-temperature materials
Heat transfer
Thermal simulation
Optical modeling

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 7+ years of experience in thermal systems design, with significant focus on high-temperature receiver or heat exchanger development
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with molten salt, liquid sodium, or particle-based heat transfer media
Knowledge of selective absorber coatings and high-temperature surface treatments
Familiarity with optical modeling and ray-tracing software for flux analysis
Background in solar field optimization and aiming point strategies
Publications or patents in solar thermal receiver technology