Hydrogen Safety Architect for Multi‑Day Energy Storage

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Hydrogen Safety Architecture to serve as the technical authority on hydrogen safety for our multi-day energy storage systems. You will own the safety architecture of venting and leak mitigation, coordinate with compliance, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver safe, scalable solutions.

Relocation assistance is available. Ideal candidates will bring a PE license and extensive experience in hydrogen safety, NFPA/IEC standards, and complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
• A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• 8+ years in industry, including 3+ years of experience commercializing safety solutions for products that actively generate or handle hydrogen.
• Deep working knowledge of NFPA 2, NFPA 69, IEC 60079, UL9540, UL 1973, or equivalent international codes.
• Proven ability to manage complex mechanical architectures, negotiate trade-offs between fluid, thermal, and electrical subsystems, and maintain rigorous P&ID version control.
• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional engineering teams, simplify complex technical risks, and interface with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Author, own, and sign off on Hazardous Zone Analyses (HZA) for multi-megawatt battery installations.
• Architect and design mechanical systems for hydrogen venting, dilution, and leak mitigation, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Oversee architectural design of adjacent fluids subsystems (thermal management, O2 airflow, electrolyte delivery) to optimize cross-functional performance and reduce system risks.
• Own and manage the system P&IDs from concept design through to production-ready documentation.
• Establish, manage, and execute CFD/dispersion analysis and validation to meet performance and safety standards.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with internal compliance engineers, AHJs, and external regulatory bodies to secure product certifications.
• Define System Theory and Operations Concepts for Controls and Electrical implementation.

Skills

Hydrogen safety

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory liaison

System architecture

P&ID management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Form Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Hydrogen Safety Architecture to serve as the technical authority on hydrogen safety for our multi-day energy storage systems. You will own the safety architecture of venting and leak mitigation, coordinate with compliance, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver safe, scalable solutions.

Relocation assistance is available. Ideal candidates will bring a PE license and extensive experience in hydrogen safety, NFPA/IEC standards, and complex