Systems Engineer II

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.

Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow? 

Role Description

The Development Test group, part of Engineering within the Technology org at Form, is instrumental in providing battery testing platforms and services across all of Form's facilities and is invaluable in delivering and scaling our technology.

Form Energy is hiring a Systems Engineer II for our Test Infrastructure team in Somerville, MA. Reporting to the Manager of Test Infrastructure, this role works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, supporting mechanical and electrical efforts, and interfacing with partner teams across the organization to understand complex problems, contributing to the development and improvement of solutions for our rapidly expanding fleet of battery test systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our battery testing and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the development of prototypes to offer new test lab functionality for our R&D and Engineering teams

• Be instrumental in “engineering sandbox” test systems to prototype improvements to existing hardware

• Conduct engineering experiments to improve test system reliability and data quality

• Develop subject matter expertise to expand your knowledge and ensure you fully understand the teams’ challenges

• Engage with a broad range of teams to understand functional requirements, communicate updates, and share the results of experiments

• Release mechanical and electrical documentation, so designs can be standardized and replicated

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 2+ years of industry experience in electromechanical systems

• The desire to own problems and the creativity to explore a wide range of solutions

• Drive and experience to quickly take a request to a working prototype in the safest and most efficient path possible

• Demonstrated experience documenting complex systems, so others can easily understand technical details and instructions i.e., BOM, P&ID, Electrical Diagram, CAD, etc.

• Familiarity with other engineering disciplines is a bonus i.e., Software, Materials Engineering, etc.

• A desire to make an impact, a natural curiosity, and a willingness to lean in and help others

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Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.

We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.