Staff Test Engineer, Systems Test at Form Energy — Berkeley, CA

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Test Engineer to join our Systems Test organization. In this role you will be the technical anchor and operational lead for major, pack-level integrated test assets. These assets are a cornerstone of our validation strategy, designed to evaluate aux systems, BMS hardware, harnessing, sensors, actuators, and full system integration.

You will be deeply accountable for the test planning, operationalization, execution, and reporting of these assets. 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.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do

• Take end-to-end accountability for a major pack-level test asset, driving its commissioning, daily utilization, data integrity, and eventual decommissioning.
• 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.
• Synthesize complex test data into clear, actionable engineering reports and leadership dashboards to gate product milestones.
• Act as a force multiplier by coaching, mentoring, and leveling up junior engineers and test technicians.
• Champion a culture of safety, cleanliness, 5S, and rigorous documentation within the testing lab environment.

What you'll bring:

• 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.
• Deep familiarity with battery management systems (BMS), high/low voltage wiring harnesses, sensors (thermal, pressure, fluid), and electro-mechanical actuators.
• 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.
• Familiarity with network protocols standard to industrial and automotive systems (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving hardware startup environment; able to carve out a path forward when requirements are fluid.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

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