Sr. Mechanical Engineer

What You'll Do

• Serve as the subject matter expert in mechanical and structural mechanics for superconducting system components. 
• Conduct detailed mechanical and structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess design and operational requirements, accounting for thermal, mechanical, and electrical interactions. 
• Lead the design, development, and testing of key system components, from concept through to fabrication. 
• 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. 
• Interface with vendors and manufacturers to maintain timelines and quality standards for component fabrication. 

Skills You Have

• Minimum of 5 years of experience (8+ preferred) in mechanical engineering, with a strong foundation in mechanical and structural analysis. 
• Skilled in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and creating engineering drawings for external fabrication. 
• Proficient in coding with MATLAB, Python, or similar languages. 
• Familiar with industry standards like ASME 31.3 and/or BPVC, with experience designing pressure vessels or similar components. 
• 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. 

Who You Are

• You bring a solid background in mechanical engineering, ideally with extensive experience in structural mechanics 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