Principal Engineer - Risk & Reliability

Principal Engineer - Risk & Reliability

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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 electricity value chain, from generation through to data centers. VEIR’s low‑voltage superconducting solutions are adopted in the world’s largest data centers and higher‑voltage solutions are poised to revolutionize transmission and distribution. As we grow rapidly we seek to solve critical challenges for data center developers, electricity generation developers, and utilities worldwide.

• Lead risk and reliability analysis for VEIR products, ensuring critical customer reliability targets.
• Begin quantitative risk assessment for the cryogenic cooling system and superconducting cable in the first 3 months.
• Lead development of the FMEA for the indoor product in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Work with the product team to iterate on system modifications that enhance performance and align with customer requirements.
• Conduct reviews and document lessons learned from the indoor product FMEA.
• Review VEIR system and recommend software and methods for performing risk and reliability assessment.
• Share initial analysis and findings with VEIR engineering teams.
• Provide design recommendations that enable the system to meet reliability targets in the first 6 months.
• Share findings and insights with customers and identify gaps in component reliability that impact system design.
• Recommend changes to inspection and maintenance procedures and continue refining the indoor product FMEA as the product design matures.
• Complete first draft of the FMEA for the indoor product, lead updates on conducting a GAP analysis and identifying mitigation strategies.
• Finalize the first draft of the risk assessment for the indoor product.
• Use findings to recommend design changes for VEIR’s future product generations.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in reliability engineering, such as fluid systems, power systems, cryogenics, or thermal management.
• Strong knowledge of system optimization, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Demonstrated experience leading FMEA and risk analysis (e.g., Fault Tree Analysis, Probabilistic Risk Assessment).
• Experience with engineering modeling software (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink).
• Familiarity with power transmission systems and/or data center operations.
• Experience designing, modeling, testing complex thermal or electromechanical systems.
• Highly curious, solutions‑oriented, and adept at deconstructing complex problems.
• Energetic in fast‑paced environments, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding communicator across all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter with a positive approach to problem solving.
• Results‑driven with ruthlessly prioritizing measurable impact.

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 team building, off‑sites, and lunch & learns.

VEIR is an equal opportunity employer and values 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.

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 - $190,000 per year plus equity and benefits. Salary is determined by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

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