Electrical Engineer II, Test Infrastructure

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 97,220 - 120,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees

Stock options

Generous paid leave

Vacation policies

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Berkeley is seeking an Electrical Engineer II for the Test Infrastructure team. You will design and deliver custom test equipment for battery and ancillary hardware testing. This role requires a BS or MS in an engineering field and 3+ years of experience in electrical design or test equipment development. The company offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits including medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development.
• Familiarity with BMS architecture and communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics, data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy custom electrical test equipment.
• Architect and implement test equipment for BMS verification.
• Collaborate with teams to define test infrastructure requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Test equipment development

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

eCAD tools for PCB designs

mCAD tools for fixture designs

Job description

Electrical Engineer II, Test Infrastructure

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Test Infrastructure team. In this role you will be responsible for designing and delivering test equipment that enables critical tests across our iron‑air battery systems and supporting hardware. The scope of your work will range from simple electrical characterization setups to complex automated systems managing airflow, electrolyte handling, high‑power distribution, hydrogen management, control systems, etc.

Base pay: $97,220.00/yr – $120,580.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience). Additional compensation details will be discussed with the recruiter.

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost‑effective, multi‑day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form. We have earned accolades from TIME, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company, and have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at a high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Role Description

In this role, you will design and deliver test equipment for critical battery and ancillary hardware testing, supporting battery management system (BMS) verification campaigns. You will build and deploy custom electrical test systems from benchtop setups to fully integrated automated machines, satisfying functional, reliability, and compliance testing requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build, and deploy custom electrical test equipment supporting battery and ancillary hardware testing.
• Develop test systems ranging from benchtop setups to fully integrated automated machines.
• Architect and implement test equipment for BMS verification, including bench‑level functional test setups, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) systems for firmware and controls algorithm testing, reliability test beds, and compliance/certification test beds.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and test operations teams to define test infrastructure requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Specify and integrate sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems into test equipment.
• Contribute to the software development of test beds, including control, automation, and data acquisition functionality.
• Ensure equipment designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high‑power and hazardous systems.
• Document test system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of deployed test infrastructure.

What you’ll bring:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development (battery or energy systems experience is a plus).
• Proficiency with eCAD tools for PCB, control panel and harness designs.
• Proficiency with mCAD tools for fixture designs.
• Experience developing hardware‑in‑the‑loop or automated test systems.
• Familiarity with BMS architecture, communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, etc.), and firmware test methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with sensors, power electronics, data acquisition, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high‑power and/or chemical environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to help employees thrive while working here. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees and 80% for dependents, starting from day one. New parents receive at least 12 weeks of paid leave (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies provide additional time to recharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Form Energy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable accommodations for the interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Privacy of applicants is paramount; we never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during recruitment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing and Services for Renewable Energy