Form Energy
Senior Staff Engineer, Hydrogen Safety Architecture
Berkeley, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
AirflowCFDThermal AnalysisMechanical DesignCommunicationPE License
About the role
- We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Hydrogen Safety Architecture to serve as the ultimate technical authority on hydrogen safety, mitigation, and compliance for our multi-day energy storage systems.
- In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex chemical dynamics and robust mechanical engineering.
- This is a high-impact, senior-level role requiring a deep mechanical engineering foundation and a proven track record of successfully commercializing products that generate, utilize, or transport hydrogen.
Responsibilities
- Author, own, and sign off on Hazardous Zone Analyses (HZA) for our multi-megawatt battery installations.
- Architect and design cutting-edge mechanical systems for hydrogen venting, dilution, and leak mitigation, ensuring strict adherence to global safety and compliance standards.
- Oversee the architectural design of adjacent fluids subsystems (including thermal management, O2 airflow supply, and electrolyte delivery) to optimize cross-functional performance and eliminate system-level risks.
- Own and manage the system P&IDs from conceptual design through to production-ready documentation.
- Establish, manage, and execute comprehensive analysis (e.g., CFD, dispersion modeling) and validation strategies to verify that all hardware meets performance requirements and safety standards.
- Proven ability to manage complex mechanical architectures, negotiate trade-offs between fluid, thermal, and electrical subsystems, and maintain rigorous P&ID version control.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
Nice to have
- A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
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.
Company info
- This opportunity will help shape and scale our multi-day energy storage system, contributing to the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission, contributing to a sustainable future!
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