Technical Lead - Dielectric Design & Fault Handling System
Veir
Transforms power transmission using superconducting cables to deliver 5‑10× more power in the same voltage and corridor
Lead design and integration of dielectric systems and fault handling for superconducting cables.
6 days ago ago
$160,000 - $180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Woburn, MA
Onsite
Company Size
46 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Engineering
Renewable Energy
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Data Centers
Renewable Energy
Grid Resilience
Electric Transmission
Power Infrastructure
Role
Description
high voltage
failure modeling
test campaigns
design reviews
roadmap management
team leadership
Apply your expertise in dielectric systems, insulation design, high voltage testing, and fault behavior to guide design tradeoffs and support active builds and testing.
Proactively identify, model, and de-risk critical failure modes related to dielectric breakdown, transient events, and fault recovery.
Lead the development of internal high voltage test capabilities and manage test campaigns with external test facilities.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with conductor assembly, cryogenics, controls, mechanical design, and systems integration teams.
Lead technical design reviews and fault-focused discussions, helping teams converge on safe, manufacturable, and reliable solutions.
Lead and manage a small team of engineers, establishing clear goals, responsibilities, and expectations while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
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.
Define technical deliverables, design milestones, and validation plans for dielectric and fault handling systems across each product platform through internal and external test campaigns.
Partner closely with systems engineering and program management to align technical priorities, schedules, and resource plans.
Lead your team to deliver validated dielectric systems and fault handling solutions that meet performance, safety, certification, and reliability requirements.
Own the technical roadmap for dielectric design and fault handling across all VEIR products.
Identify technical risks related to insulation integrity, fault response, and system recovery, and drive mitigation 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.
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.
Requirements
electrical engineering
10+ years
high voltage
cryogenic
leadership
dielectric design
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines.
Strong systems-level thinking and the ability to balance near-term execution with long-term scalability.
Deep understanding of high, medium, and low voltage systems, electrical insulation principles, and protection concepts.
A hands-on, detail-oriented approach, connecting analysis, testing, and real-world system performance.
Familiarity with cryogenic or superconducting environments is a strong plus.
10+ years of experience developing complex electrical or power systems, with a strong focus on dielectric design, insulation systems, and fault behavior.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience leading or managing small engineering teams or serving as the technical owner for a critical system function.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 2019
Year Established
The company was established in 2019 with the goal of rethinking electricity distribution.
5–10x More Power
Transmission Capacity
Their high-temperature superconducting lines can carry 5 to 10 times more power than traditional cables at the same voltage.
$75M Series B
Funding Raised
Raised a $75 million Series B in January 2025, backed by notable investors including Munich Re Ventures and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund.
2023 Outdoor Demo
Transmission Validation
Conducted the first outdoor demonstration of an overhead superconducting line to validate long-distance, high-current transmission capabilities.
Developed high-temperature superconducting transmission lines using passive liquid nitrogen cooling for efficiency and compact design.
Engineers solutions for data centers, renewable energy developers, and grid operators to overcome transmission bottlenecks and simplify interconnection.
Its breakthrough evaporative cooling requires no compressors, enabling scalable overhead deployment rather than buried systems.
VEIR stands out by delivering utility-scale power transmission that fits within existing rights-of-way and accelerates AI-driven energy infrastructure deployment.
Culture + Values
Collaboration and openness
Innovation in the energy transition
Integrity and accountability
Customer-centric approach
Sustainability-driven mindset
Continuous learning and development
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 through advanced and sustainable technologies.
Committed to reducing carbon emissions through advanced technology
Focus on renewable energy solutions for grid decarbonization
Development of energy-efficient products that support clean energy deployment
Investing in sustainable technology to minimize environmental impact
Partnering with organizations that share the goal of reducing global carbon footprint