Form Energy
Staff Test Engineer, Systems Test
Berkeley, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
PythonMATLABData AnalysisThermal AnalysisSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringLabVIEWSimulinkTest AutomationTCP/IPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringActuators
About the role
- Form Energy is hiring a Staff Test Engineer to join our Systems Test organization.
- You will be deeply accountable for the test planning, operationalization, execution, and reporting of these assets.
- This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive test plans and procedures that validate auxiliary systems, BMS hardware, harnessing, complex sensor/actuator networks, and fully integrated software/hardware behaviors.
- Act as the primary technical bridge between design teams (hardware, software, controls), test engineering, and product management to translate high-level requirements into executable validation strategies.
- Partner closely with Site Operations and Facilities teams to manage the infrastructure footprint, power requirements, safety protocols (hazard reviews, FMEA), and continuous uptime of the test asset.
- Lead the day-to-day execution of test campaigns. When anomalies occur, spearhead the root-cause analysis (RCA) and triage efforts across hardware, software, and test infrastructure.
- To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table.
- Are you ready to build America's energy future?
- We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in systems test engineering, integration testing, or hardware validation (ideally within electric vehicles, grid storage, aerospace, or complex industrial automation).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with high-power industrial systems, thermal management systems, or fluidics.
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink) and data analysis pipelines.
- The ideal candidate pairs rigorous technical depth and first-principles thinking with the leadership required to align cross-functional teams, manage high-stakes operations, and mentor growing engineers and technicians.
Compensation
- Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.
Benefits
- Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.
- Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
- When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents.
- We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
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