Senior Mechanical Engineer

VEIR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings

Holidays + PTO

Parental leave

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Team teambuilding and lunch & learns

Job summary

VEIR seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the System Integration & Heat Transfer team in Massachusetts. You will drive mechanical design from concept through production for superconducting systems, focusing on low- and medium-voltage assemblies and cross-functional deployment.

You will perform FEA and thermal analyses, mentor junior engineers, review drawings, and ensure compliance with ASME BPVC/31.3 standards. Some travel may be required; VEIR offers equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with strong mechanical, structural, and thermal analysis foundation.
• End-to-end product development lifecycle experience from concept to production.
• Experience creating engineering drawings for external fabrication.
• Familiar with ASME 31.3 and BPVC; experience designing pressure vessels or similar components.
• MATLAB or Python experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for short deployments.
• Continuous improvement mindset to optimize system designs.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in mechanical, thermal, and structural design for custom components and multi-process assemblies.
• Own design, development, and testing of key assemblies for low- and medium-voltage superconducting systems from concept to fabrication.
• Conduct detailed mechanical and structural analysis using FEA to assess design and reliability.
• Define mechanical requirements and oversee qualification testing for system components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system deployment and cryogenic thermal management integration.
• Review calculations, drawings, and submittals from junior engineers and mentor their development.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

Thermal analysis

CAD

ASME BPVC

MATLAB/Python (plus)

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

WHY VEIR?

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, VEIR is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of category-defining superconducting power delivery systems built for the extreme energy demands of the AI era. By commercializing next-generation superconducting technology into deployable, real-world systems, VEIR delivers ~10× higher power density than conventional options, enabling “speed-to-power” where incremental optimization falls short. VEIR’s initial focus is AI data centers behind the meter, with solutions engineered for repeatable deployment through reference designs and integrated controls, designed to incorporate learnings as deployments scale.

WHY VEIR?

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, VEIR is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of category-defining superconducting power delivery systems built for the extreme energy demands of the AI era. By commercializing next-generation superconducting technology into deployable, real-world systems, VEIR delivers ~10× higher power density than conventional options, enabling “speed-to-power” where incremental optimization falls short. VEIR’s initial focus is AI data centers behind the meter, with solutions engineered for repeatable deployment through reference designs and integrated controls, designed to incorporate learnings as deployments scale.

The Role

VEIR is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our System Integration & Heat Transfer team. This individual will play a critical role in the component design, system design, and mechanical analysis of VEIR’s superconducting systems, and help develop our first major commercial products. This engineer will be responsible for a major segment of the mechanical design, driving it from concept phase through detailed design and into production.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical, thermal, and structural design for custom components and multi-process assemblies used in superconducting systems.
• Own and lead the design, development, and testing of key assemblies for low-voltage and medium-voltage superconducting systems, from concept through to fabrication.
• Conduct detailed mechanical and structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess design and reliability, accounting for thermal, mechanical, and electrical interactions.
• Define mechanical requirements and oversee qualification testing for system components, managing both in-house and external resources.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support system deployment, ensuring the integration of cryogenic thermal management systems.
• Review design calculations, drawings, and submittals from junior engineers, mentoring and guiding them in their development.

Skills You Have

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong foundation in mechanical, structural, & thermal analysis.
• End-to-end experience across the product development life cycle: from concept development, thru preliminary & detailed design, and into production.
• Skilled in mechanical design via CAD, design for assembly of complex multi-body assemblies, first-order structural & thermal calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software for detailed analysis.
• Experience creating engineering drawings for external fabrication.
• Familiar with industry standards like ASME 31.3 and/or BPVC, with experience designing pressure vessels or similar components.
• Skilled in coding with MATLAB, Python, or similar languages is a plus.
• A continuous improvement mindset to innovate and optimize system designs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration, vendor management, and team mentoring.
• Willingness to travel for short durations during product deployment phases.

To be successful in this role

• You bring a solid background in mechanical engineering, ideally with extensive experience in structural mechanics, thermal analysis, and FEA.
• Known for your precision and your ability to ideate, iterate, and execute complex designs.
• You are an outstanding communicator (written and verbal) across all levels of the organization and can work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• You are a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive approach to problem solving
• You are driven by results - you gauge your success in measurable positive impact (not in how much you check off the to do list) and know how to ruthlessly prioritize
• You thrive on effectively managing multiple projects with competing priorities that require making decisions under pressure and working under tight deadlines
• You are highly curious and solutions-oriented, and excel at deconstructing complex problems into manageable components to develop effective solutions
• You are committed to buying into VEIR’s mission and goals, and adopting our core values.

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 $140,000 - $160,000 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 + unmetered 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.

To all recruitment agencies: VEIR does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, VEIR employees, or any other organization location. VEIR is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.