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VEIR

Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer

VEIR, Woburn, Massachusetts, us, 01813

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VEIR is enabling a new generation of compact, efficient, high‑power, and long‑distance power delivery solutions, solving bottlenecks across the entire electricity value chain, from generation through to data‑center server racks. VEIR’s low‑voltage superconducting solutions are enabling new power delivery architectures in the world’s largest data centers and our higher voltage solutions are poised to revolutionize the development of electricity transmission and distribution lines. VEIR is preparing for rapid growth as we seek to solve critical challenges facing data‑center developers, electricity generation developers, and utilities worldwide.

Role VEIR is seeking a

Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer

to serve as a deep technical expert responsible for the design, analysis, and performance of VEIR’s cryogenic cooling systems. This role is focused on hands‑on engineering execution and technical problem‑solving across development, testing, and early deployments of VEIR’s HTS cable systems.

As a Principal Engineer, you will be the go‑to expert for cryogenic system behavior and performance, owning complex technical problems from concept through validation. You will work closely with system integration, heat‑transfer, superconducting systems, electrical, and controls engineers to ensure cryogenic designs meet demanding thermal, reliability, and operational requirements in real‑world environments. This role emphasizes technical depth, rigor, and execution rather than people or organizational leadership.

What You’ll Do

Design and analyze cryogenic cooling systems supporting VEIR’s HTS cable platforms

Perform detailed thermal, fluid, and system‑level analyses to predict performance under normal and fault conditions

Develop and validate cryogenic system models, simulations, and calculations to inform design decisions

Specify and integrate cryogenic components including:

Cryocoolers and refrigeration systems

Liquid nitrogen distribution and piping

Vacuum‑insulated and thermally insulated components

Sensors, instrumentation, and safety devices

Support hands‑on build, test, commissioning, and troubleshooting of cryogenic systems in lab and pilot environments

Diagnose and resolve complex cryogenic performance issues, failures, and anomalies

Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, risk assessments, and safety analyses

Work closely with cross‑functional engineers to ensure cryogenic designs integrate cleanly with electrical, mechanical, and control systems

Support supplier technical evaluations and component qualification from an engineering perspective

What Success Looks Like First 3 Months

Develop a deep understanding of VEIR’s HTS platforms, cryogenic architectures, and system requirements

Become fluent in VEIR’s existing cryogenic designs, models, test data, and known technical risks

Contribute immediately to ongoing cryogenic analyses, design reviews, and technical problem‑solving

Build strong working relationships with system integration, heat‑transfer, superconducting systems, and controls engineers

Identify near‑term opportunities to improve cryogenic system performance, reliability, or test efficiency

First 6 Months

Independently own complex cryogenic analyses and design decisions for key subsystems

Deliver validated thermal, fluid, or system‑level models that directly influence hardware design choices

Support hands‑on testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of cryogenic systems in lab or pilot environments

Resolve one or more significant cryogenic performance or reliability challenges through data‑driven engineering

Contribute to technical documentation, safety analyses, and design‑for‑scalability considerations

At the End of Your First Year

Be recognized internally as the subject‑matter expert for cryogenic system behavior and performance

Drive measurable improvements in cryogenic efficiency, reliability, or operational stability across VEIR platforms

Support cryogenic designs that are ready for pilot deployments or early commercial use

Provide technical guidance and review on cryogenic‑related decisions across projects without formal management responsibility

Help reduce technical risk by identifying failure modes early and validating solutions through modeling and testing

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Physics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

12+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and testing cryogenic or low‑temperature systems

Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and cryogenic fluid behavior (especially liquid nitrogen)

Hands‑on experience with cryogenic refrigeration, vacuum systems, insulation strategies, and piping design

Proven ability to independently solve complex, ambiguous technical problems

Experience validating designs through testing and data‑driven analysis

Familiarity with cryogenic safety practices, standards, and hazard analysis

Comfortable working in fast‑paced, hardware‑focused development environments

Experience supporting systems transitioning from prototype to early field deployment

Experience operating cryogenic systems outside controlled laboratory settings

Familiarity with industrial controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems

(Preferred) Experience with cryogenic systems supporting superconducting or high‑power electrical applications

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.

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare coverage with 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

12 Company Holidays + unlimited 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.

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