Technical Lead - Cryogenic Infrastructure

Description

• Establish effective interfaces between the cryogenic infrastructure team and adjacent groups in conductor assembly, controls, and testing.
• Partner closely with program management and other technical leads to ensure cryogenic milestones align with overall product development goals.
• Establish best practices for design documentation, thermal modeling, system testing, and commissioning.
• Identify and de-risk critical technical challenges in cryogenic system design, controls integration, and manufacturability.
• Mentor and coach engineers within the cryogenic and system integration domains, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and technical rigor.
• Define deliverables, schedules, and key technical milestones for the cryogenic infrastructure roadmap.
• Lead the development and integration of liquid nitrogen distribution systems, storage, and control components that meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Apply your technical expertise in cryogenic hardware, thermal systems, and fluid management to guide design decisions, identify system-level risks, and support problem-solving during active builds.
• Leverage your leadership and coaching skills to motivate and align a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clear priorities and strong communication across engineering functions.
• Evaluate team structure, resources, and project load, and propose improvements to strengthen execution and collaboration.
• Lead design and safety reviews for cryogenic subsystems, driving decisions that balance innovation, reliability, and operational safety.
• Own the overall technical roadmap for cryogenic infrastructure across all VEIR product lines.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of liquid nitrogen handling, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and cryogenic safety practices.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls systems for cryogenic processes (PLC, sensors, DAQ, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams or large-scale engineering programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, able to translate complex technical challenges into clear action plans and deliver results.
• 8+ years of experience developing and integrating cryogenic or thermal management systems for hardware products or industrial applications.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership and program oversight.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Cryogenic, Chemical, or Systems Engineering (Ph.D. a plus).

Benefits

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of VEIR’s cryogenic systems, distribution architecture, and how the cryogenic infrastructure integrates across product platforms.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance