Staff Validation Engineer, Electrical Systems

The role

You will be the technical lead for system-level testing of electrical, software, and control systems. You will identify, plan, and execute tests on Power Conversion Systems and Network Systems to inform design changes and product-readiness decisions.

What you will do

• Identify system-level tests, test assets, and operating conditions.
• Architect comprehensive test plans and procedures for Power Conversion and Network Systems.
• 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 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 validation, integration testing, or hardware test engineering
• 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
• 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

Nice to have

• experience ideally within power electronics, grid storage, renewables, electric vehicles, or aerospace

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• 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 delivering energy storage for a better world and have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States.