Technical Lead - High Voltage and Fault Handling

Why VEIR?

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, VEIR is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of category-defining superconducting power delivery systems built for the extreme energy demands of the AI era. By commercializing next-generation superconducting technology into deployable, real-world systems, VEIR delivers ~10× higher power density than conventional options, enabling "speed-to-power" where incremental optimization falls short. VEIR’s initial focus is AI data centers behind the meter, with solutions engineered for repeatable deployment through reference designs and integrated controls, designed to incorporate learnings as deployments scale.

About the role

As the High Voltage & Fault Handling lead, you will be the technical owner responsible for the design, development, and integration of VEIR’s dielectric systems and fault handling architectures across all three of our product platforms. You will lead and manage a small, highly specialized team of engineers focused on ensuring VEIR’s superconducting cable systems operate safely, reliably, and predictably under both normal operating conditions and electrical fault events.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with cryogenic or superconducting environments is a strong plus.
• 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.

Benefits

VEIR is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $160,000 - $180,000 per year + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.