VEIR · 1 week ago
Technical Lead - Dielectric Design & Fault Handling System
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expVEIR is enabling a new generation of compact, efficient, high-power, and long-distance power delivery solutions. The Technical Lead for Dielectric Design and Fault Handling System will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of dielectric systems and fault handling architectures, leading a specialized team to ensure safe and reliable operation of superconducting cable systems.
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Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of VEIR’s dielectric designs, high voltage test strategy and capabilities, fault handling concepts, and protection strategies across all product lines
Apply your expertise in dielectric systems, insulation design, high voltage testing, and fault behavior to guide design tradeoffs and support active builds and testing
Lead and manage a small team of engineers, establishing clear goals, responsibilities, and expectations while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with conductor assembly, cryogenics, controls, mechanical design, and systems integration teams
Define technical deliverables, design milestones, and validation plans for dielectric and fault handling systems across each product platform through internal and external test campaigns
Lead the development of internal high voltage test capabilities and manage test campaigns with external test facilities
Identify technical risks related to insulation integrity, fault response, and system recovery, and drive mitigation plans
Lead technical design reviews and fault-focused discussions, helping teams converge on safe, manufacturable, and reliable solutions
Own the technical roadmap for dielectric design and fault handling across all VEIR products
Lead your team to deliver validated dielectric systems and fault handling solutions that meet performance, safety, certification, and reliability requirements
Establish and evolve engineering standards, design documentation practices, and testing methodologies, including the development of internal high voltage test capabilities, related to insulation performance and fault events
Partner closely with systems engineering and program management to align technical priorities, schedules, and resource plans
Manage test campaigns with external test facility partners for high power and high voltage tests
Mentor and develop engineers on your team, supporting both technical depth and leadership growth
Proactively identify, model, and de-risk critical failure modes related to dielectric breakdown, transient events, and fault recovery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
10+ years of experience developing complex electrical or power systems, with a strong focus on dielectric design, insulation systems, and fault behavior
Deep understanding of high, medium, and low voltage systems, electrical insulation principles, and protection concepts
Experience leading or managing small engineering teams or serving as the technical owner for a critical system function
Strong systems-level thinking and the ability to balance near-term execution with long-term scalability
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines
A hands-on, detail-oriented approach, connecting analysis, testing, and real-world system performance
Preferred
Familiarity with cryogenic or superconducting environments is a strong plus
Benefits
Healthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
12 Company Holidays + unmetered PTO
12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Stock Options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns
Company
VEIR
VEIR develops superconducting wires for electrical transmission that are used in data centers and renewable energy sectors.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.73MKey Investors
Munich Re VenturesUS Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2025-01-28Series B· $75M
2024-07-18Grant
2023-05-25Series A· $24.9M
Leadership Team
Kevin Dunn
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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