VP Engineering

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.

• →Gain a deep understanding of VEIR’s technology stack, engineering organization, and product development lifecycle, from cryogenic infrastructure to HTS cable systems and system integration. 
• →Build strong working relationships with engineering managers, technical leads, Product Management, and Commercial teams. 
• →Conduct a comprehensive assessment of engineering capabilities, processes, tools, documentation, and resourcing gaps. 
• →Begin establishing clear expectations for engineering execution, communication norms, and decision-making cadence. 
• →Develop a point of view on organizational structure, hiring needs, and the engineering roadmap required to support VEIR’s near-term product goals. 

• Become the full point leader on all VEIR product development activities, owning engineering execution, risk management, and cross-functional integration. 
• Execute a hiring plan to expand the engineering organization in partnership with Talent Acquisition and People Leadership. 
• Lead continuous improvements across processes for requirements definition, design reviews, systems engineering, documentation, test planning, and engineering-to-manufacturing handoff. 
• Improve collaboration between Product, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Systems Integration by defining clear interfaces and decision flows. 
• Ensure engineering deliverables consistently meet performance, safety, quality, and timeline expectations. 

By the End of Your First Year: Transform and Position Engineering for Scale 

• Build a mature product development organization capable of supporting commercialization, customer pilots, and scaled deployment. 
• Design and implement the long-term engineering structure, leadership roles, and technical program management discipline needed to meet growing customer and market demand. 
• Lead the engineering team through major product milestones, including validation, reliability improvements, manufacturability enhancements, and readiness for customer demonstrations. 
• Implement systems that improve execution predictability, reduce rework, and accelerate decision-making. 
• Position the engineering team to deliver against VEIR’s company-wide OKRs and long-term commercialization plan. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred. 
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 10+ years in senior engineering leadership roles overseeing complex hardware systems. 
• Deep technical understanding in one or more relevant domains: high-temperature superconductors, power transmission systems, cryogenics, process equipment, thermal management, controls, or related disciplines. 
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling multidisciplinary engineering teams. 
• Strong familiarity with industry standards and regulatory frameworks related to power delivery, electrical infrastructure, and high-reliability systems. 
• Experience working in or closely with the data center, energy, power systems, or utility industries. 
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to engineers, executives, customers, and board members. 
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, comfortable with ambiguity, rapid decision-making, and balancing short-term execution with long-term strategy. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. 

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 $225,000 - $250,000 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.