Principal Superconducting Systems Engineer

12 hours ago

Boston, United States AdAstra Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGreater Boston Area, MAPrincipal Superconducting Systems EngineerAbout the Role
Our client is seeking a Principal Superconducting Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of low-loss, high-ampacity, high-temperature superconductor (HTS)-based power cables and their subsystems. In this role, you will take ownership of key HTS subsystem development efforts and play a critical part in advancing innovative power transmission solutions.You Are:
  • Experienced with HTS Systems: You bring a strong experimental and modeling background, with expertise in evaluating the performance of systems utilizing high-temperature superconductors.
  • An Excellent Communicator: You effectively articulate goals, progress, timelines, and risks to team members.
  • A Collaborative Team Member: You thrive in team environments and contribute to collective objectives while managing individual tasks effectively.
  • Adaptable and Driven: You excel in fast-paced settings, working independently and with a high degree of motivation.
  • Creative and Detail-Oriented: You approach challenges with innovative thinking and a meticulous eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide engineering expertise for high-temperature superconducting cables in power transmission applications.
  • Lead the iterative design, construction, and testing of low-loss AC/DC power cables and associated testbeds.
  • Analyze experimental data, validate and refine designs, and strategize subsequent prototype iterations and testing campaigns.
  • Develop and utilize engineering analysis techniques, models, and simulations to enhance the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of HTS-based power cables and related subsystems.
  • Oversee lab activities within the Superconducting Systems Team, ensuring high standards in testing and experimentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering a high-performance team culture and work processes.
  • Evaluate HTS material from vendors and establish methods for material characterization and quality acceptance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate HTS cable designs with broader engineering efforts, including thermal and high-voltage systems.
  • Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and liaise with suppliers, academic collaborators, and consultants.
  • Document innovations and support the patent application process for key technological developments.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics with 8+ years of experience working with high-temperature superconducting systems.
  • Proven expertise in testing HTS systems, including cables, magnets, and generators.
  • Hands-on experience in electrical characterization of high-current conductors and cables.
  • Skilled in integrating sensors and data collection systems with cryogenic testbeds.
  • Proficient in interpreting experimental results and correlating them with model predictions.
  • Experience with laboratory automation and data collection systems, such as LabView.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or applied physics with 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong background in the analytical design and experimental testing of low-loss, high-ampacity AC/DC HTS power cables.
  • Demonstrated success in commercializing products utilizing high-temperature superconductors.
  • Proficiency in Python, COMSOL, and CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
Expected Outcomes:
  • 3 Months: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the client’s technology, design specifications, constraints, and testing and modeling techniques for HTS-based power cables.
  • 6-12 Months: Take full ownership of experimental efforts to advance the development of HTS-based power transmission cables.
BENEFITS & PERKS
  • Healthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision
  • 12 Company Holidays + Unlimited PTO
  • 12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Equity Options
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns

AdAstra Description:This position is a direct hire, permanent placement for a client of AdAstra. AdAstra's mission is building thriving teams within elite aerospace organizations. Our commitment is to curate and close premier talent for our partners, achieved via specialized technical screening, personalized culture assessment, and high-touch candidate engagement. We are motivated to foster boundless team satisfaction and catalyze innovation for future generations, enabling inconceivable technology from Earth, to the stars.
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