Staff Systems Engineer, Product Architecture

Form Energy is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for Product Architecture in Berkeley, CA. The role involves defining technical requirements and collaborating with engineers to develop systems architecture for their multi-day energy storage products. Candidates should have expertise in systems engineering and a relevant degree. This position is part of a growing team focused on revolutionizing energy storage and ensuring grid reliability.
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. 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. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced systems engineer with expertise in product architecture and systems engineering practices to join the Product Architecture organization, which is responsible for model-based architecture and controls software development of Form’s multi-day storage product. In this staff-level position, you will be responsible for defining and implementing processes for the development of technical requirements and interface definitions used to inform mechanical, electrical, and control system designs. You must bring a deep knowledge of systems engineering methodologies. Collaboration with other engineers and managers throughout the Technology Team will be a part of your daily workflow, as this role will include a blend of technical development and cross-team coordination.

What You'll Do
• Collaborate with a growing team of systems engineers to define and implement Form Energy’s product architecture and systems engineering frameworks.
• Support trade-studies to inform product architecture decisions; facilitate alignment between stakeholders throughout the Technology Team.
• Develop architecture concepts at both system and subsystem levels, spanning product generations and field deployments. Leverage updated component and system performance data to guide iterative architecture evolution.
• Work in the team that establishes functional requirements, interface definitions, and controls concept of operations for each subsystem.
• Coordinate with internal teams on failure analysis, verification and validation test plans, certifications, and product deployment processes (factory and field).

What You'll Bring
• BSc or greater in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.
• 6+ years industrial experience in systems engineering; direct experience with grid-interactive energy storage systems is a plus.
• Track record of tactical decision making, and strategic planning,
• Deep knowledge of model-based systems engineering practices including the use of SysML frameworks for requirements development and architecture definition.
• Strong experience with model-based design and systems engineering principles.
• Proficiency in one or more requirements management tools (Jama, Polarion, or similar)
• Experience with software development, particularly high-level languages including Python; familiarity with low-level languages is a plus.
• Preferred, knowledge of electrochemical systems, battery safety, and state estimation algorithms.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering competency, including electronics, materials, fluid dynamics, thermal management, and power systems.
• Technical communication skills, both written and verbal.

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. This starts from day one. 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.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Compensation Range: $148K - $183.6K