Staff Validation Engineer, Electrical Systems

The role

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Validation Engineer, Electrical Systems to join our Electrical & Software Test organization. In this role you will be the technical lead for system-level testing of electrical, software, and control systems on test assets that deliver learnings on our Power Conversion Systems (DC/DC, inverter, etc.) and Network Systems (plant-level communications, etc.). These assets are a cornerstone of our validation strategy.

You will be deeply accountable for identifying, planning, and executing system-level tests that deliver learnings to our Power Conversion Systems and Network Systems teams, and for turning those learnings into design changes, requirements, and product-readiness decisions. The ideal candidate pairs rigorous technical depth and first-principles thinking with the leadership required to align cross-functional teams and mentor growing engineers and technicians.

Posted pay

$148K–$185K

a year

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This base pay is below the median for staff hardware and robotics jobs in the Bay Area.

Median: $203K a year
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Location

Berkeley, CA

Work type

Not given

Level

Staff

Experience

8+ years

Skills in the job text

Posted

Yesterday

Last check

9 h ago

Job type

Hardware and robotics

The role

What you need

8+ years of experience in systems validation, integration testing, or hardware test engineering (ideally within power electronics, grid storage, renewables, electric vehicles, or aerospace).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Controls, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Deep familiarity with power conversion hardware (DC/DC converters, inverters, rectifiers), high-voltage power distribution, protection, and control architectures.
Experience with high-power industrial systems, grid-tied equipment, or power electronics at utility or industrial scale.
Proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink) and data analysis pipelines for high-rate electrical data.
Familiarity with network protocols standard to industrial, grid, and automotive systems (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, EtherCAT, DNP3, IEC 61850).
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 and present test findings to design, controls, and leadership audiences in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Staff Validation Engineer, Electrical Systems

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Staff Validation Engineer, Electrical Systems

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