Sr. Superconducting Systems Engineer - Modeling

You Are

• Experienced with HTS systems. You have a strong modeling and analytical 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

• Use engineering analysis techniques, models, and simulation tools to design, characterize, and continuously improve the performance, reliability, lifetime, and cost of VEIR’s HTS-based power transmission cables and related subsystems
• Collaborate with experimental team in 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 engineering expertise in high-temperature superconducting cables for power transmission applications
• Contribute to building high performance team culture and work processes
• Collaborate with 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, and 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 2 years of engineering experience working with high-temperature superconducting tapes and/or systems
• Demonstrated creativity and experience in design of HTS systems (cables, magnets, generators, etc.) 
• Strong modeling and analytical background evaluating the performance of systems utilizing HTS tape
• Experience interpreting experimental results and correlating results with model predictions
• Competent in Python and COMSOL

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or applied physics with at least 4 years of 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
• Demonstrated success contributing to the commercialization of new products utilizing high-temperature superconductors
• Ability to use CAD software tools for 3D Modeling (SolidWorks)

Expected Outcomes

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