Senior HIL Firmware Test Engineer

Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company pioneering iron-air batteries for clean, reliable, and affordable grid energy storage.
Berkeley, CA, USA
$128,700 - $168,000
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Senior Software Engineer
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4+ years of experience
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Description For Senior HIL Firmware Test Engineer

Form Energy is revolutionizing the energy sector with their innovative iron-air batteries, designed to transform the electric grid with clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. As a Senior HIL Firmware Test Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their battery management systems.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of renewable energy and embedded systems, where you'll lead the development and execution of Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) test infrastructure. You'll be responsible for creating comprehensive test cases that cover various operating conditions, fault scenarios, and functional safety requirements, while working closely with firmware and electronics teams to resolve complex technical challenges.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering with at least 4 years of experience in HIL testing and Python programming. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in a company that has received recognition from TIME, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company. Form Energy has already begun pilot production of their revolutionary batteries and is scaling up with a new factory in West Virginia.

The company culture emphasizes humanity, excellence, and creativity, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. These include full healthcare coverage, generous parental leave, stock options, and a supportive work environment. Form Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, recognizing that varied perspectives are crucial for solving complex energy challenges.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on the world's energy future while working with breakthrough technology. The company is at an exciting growth phase, having secured contracts with major utilities across the United States. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, contributing to a mission that could fundamentally change how we store and use renewable energy.

The position is based in Berkeley, CA, where you'll work with state-of-the-art testing equipment and collaborate with talented engineers across different disciplines. If you're passionate about clean energy, have strong technical skills, and want to be part of a transformative technology company, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, purpose, and growth potential.

Last updated 23 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior HIL Firmware Test Engineer

  • Lead development of HIL test cases covering operating conditions, fault scenarios, and functional safety requirements
  • Lead troubleshooting and debugging of issues identified during HIL testing
  • Maintain and upgrade HIL infrastructure
  • Design and execute HIL tests, collect and analyze data
  • Manage test coverage traceability from requirements to validation
  • Collaborate with firmware and electronics engineers to validate functionality

Requirements For Senior HIL Firmware Test Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred)
  • 4+ years of experience with HIL specification, test case design, automation, and execution
  • 4+ years of Python experience
  • Experience with Py-Test in developing automation infrastructure
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to develop test cases from minimal requirements
  • Comfortable with schematics and layout files
  • Experience with basic probing tools like oscilloscope

Benefits For Senior HIL Firmware Test Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums coverage for full-time employees
  • 80% healthcare premiums coverage for dependents
  • 12-20 weeks paid parental leave
  • Competitive salaries
  • Stock options
  • Generous vacation policy

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