Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
Description For Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
Form Energy is revolutionizing the energy storage industry with their innovative multi-day technology designed to maintain electric grid reliability. As a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing battery module electronics and control systems. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage solutions at a company recognized by TIME, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company.
The role involves leading complex projects in battery management system development, working with both software and hardware teams. You'll be responsible for PCBA design, component selection, and design validation testing. The position requires expertise in high-voltage electronics design, EMC compliance, and root cause failure analysis. Cross-team collaboration and systems-level thinking are essential as you'll be working across the product development organization.
Form Energy offers an attractive compensation package, including full healthcare coverage, generous parental leave, and stock options. The company is rapidly expanding, with trial production of iron-air batteries already underway and plans for high-volume production at their new West Virginia factory. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that's making a significant impact on America's energy future.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of product development experience, preferably in energy storage. You'll need strong technical skills in embedded systems, high voltage isolation, and power conversion switching circuit designs. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership abilities, as you'll be influencing design decisions across the systems engineering organization.
Working at Form Energy means being part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming the energy landscape. The company values humanity, excellence, and creativity, and is committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed. If you're passionate about clean energy and want to contribute to revolutionary energy storage solutions, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities For Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
- Lead complex projects with software and hardware engineers to develop battery management system (BMS)
- Take ownership of schematic capture, layout design, and release for various PCBAs
- Lead technically challenging workstreams aligned to critical program goals
- Solve cross functional design problems within battery system
- Lead RCA work across the organization for electrical systems team
- Drive interface definition via Interface Control Diagrams and Requirements
- Perform detailed engineering analysis
- Engage with e-chem team for electrical systems requirements
- Support new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up activities
Requirements For Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
- 10+ years experience in all phases of product development life cycle
- Experience scaling up electronics development and assembly processes
- Ability to dive into technically complex problems
- Background using and debugging industrial controls and serial communication protocols
- Expert knowledge with embedded systems, high voltage isolation, and power conversion
- BSc or greater degree in electronics or electrical engineering
Benefits For Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
- 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums coverage for full-time employees
- 80% healthcare premiums coverage for dependents
- 12-20 weeks paid parental leave
- Stock options
- Competitive salaries
- Generous vacation policies
