Principal Superconducting Systems Engineer

You Are

• Experienced with HTS systems. You have a strong experimental and modeling background evaluating the performance of systems utilizing high-temperature superconductors. 
• An excellent communicator. You clearly communicate goals, timelines, progress, and risks to team members at VEIR. 
• A capable collaborator. You understand that we can accomplish more as a team than as an individual.  Working by yourself is essential, but the ability to help the group achieve its objectives is key. 
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment. You can work with minimal supervision and are self-motivated. 
• Creative and detail driven. You find creative ways to solve problems in the absence of pre-existing data and tools and have an exceptional eye for detail.

You Will

• Provide engineering expertise in high-temperature superconducting cables for power transmission applications 
• Lead the iterative design, build, and testing of low-loss AC and DC power cables and associated testbeds and instrumentation 
• Lead the review, interpretation, and visualization of experimental data; use data to validate and improve designs and strategically plan subsequent prototype design iterations and experimental campaigns 
• Provide experimental input in the development and utilization of engineering analysis techniques, models, and simulation tools to design and continuously improve the performance, reliability, lifetime, and cost of
• VEIR’s HTS-based power transmission cables and related subsystems 
• Provide experimental expertise in lab activity within the Superconducting Systems Team 
• Mentor junior engineers; contribute to building high-performance team culture and work processes 
• Evaluate HTS material from vendors and develop methods for material characterization and acceptance 
• Collaborate with the broader VEIR team to integrate HTS cable and cable accessory designs with broader VEIR engineering and product development efforts, including thermal and high voltage system designs 
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and liaise with subcomponent suppliers, academic collaborators, external consultants 
• Participate in documenting innovations and filing patent applications for key VEIR innovations 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics with at least 8 years of engineering experience working with high-temperature superconducting tapes and/or systems 
• Demonstrated creativity and experience in testing of HTS systems (cables, magnets, generators, etc.) 
• Strong experimental background evaluating the performance of systems utilizing high-temperature superconducting tapes 
• Specialized technical experience applicable to the position includes: 
• Hands on experience in electrical characterization of high current conductors and/or cables 
• Experience with integrating high accuracy sensors and data collection systems with cryogenic testbeds 
• Experience interpreting experimental results and correlating results with model predictions  
• Experience using laboratory automation and data collection systems (e.g. LabView) 

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or applied physics with at least 10-12 years engineering experience working with high-temperature superconducting tapes and/or systems 
• Strong background in analytical design of low loss, high ampacity AC and DC HTS power cables 
• Strong background in experimental testing of low loss, high ampacity AC and DC HTS power cables 
• Demonstrated success contributing to the commercialization of new products utilizing high-temperature superconductors 
• Experience using Python and COMSOL 
• Experience using CAD software tools for 3D Modeling (SolidWorks)

Expected Outcomes

• 3 months: Developed a detailed understanding of VEIR technology, including design specifications and constraints. Developed a detailed understanding of VEIR’s testing and modeling techniques used in the development of HTS-based power transmission cables. 
• 6-12 months: Become the owner of VEIR’s experimental efforts towards the development of HTS-based power transmission cables. 

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 $170,000 - $195,000 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.