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.The RoleAs 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. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands-on people leadership. You will set technical direction, guide critical design and architecture decisions, and coach a small team through complex, high-impact engineering challenges. You will serve as the functional “owner” of dielectric performance and fault response at VEIR, ensuring insulation systems, protection concepts, and recovery strategies are robust, scalable, and tightly integrated with the broader system design. In Your First 3–6 Months, You Will 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. In Your First Year, You Will 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. To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need 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. 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.BENEFITS & PERKSHealthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision 401(k) Retirement Savings Program12 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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. We strive to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and are committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. To all recruitment agencies: VEIR does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, VEIR employees, or any other organization location. VEIR is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.