Staff Test Engineer, Systems Test

The role

You will be the technical anchor and operational lead for major multi-pack integrated test assets. You will drive test planning, execution, and reporting to validate auxiliary systems, BMS hardware, and full system integration.

What you will do

• Take end-to-end accountability for major multi-pack test assets.
• Architect comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Act as the primary technical bridge between design teams, test engineering, and product management.
• Partner with Site Operations and Facilities teams to manage infrastructure, power, and safety.
• Lead the day-to-day execution of test campaigns.
• Spearhead root-cause analysis and triage efforts when anomalies occur.
• Synthesize complex test data into engineering reports and leadership dashboards.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and test technicians.
• Champion a culture of safety, cleanliness, 5S, and rigorous documentation.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems test engineering, integration testing, or hardware validation.
• 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, 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.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• experience within electric vehicles, grid storage, aerospace, or complex industrial automation

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with multi-day technology. They are scaling battery manufacturing at their facility in West Virginia.