Lead System Integration Engineer

Hardware FYI; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Form Energy seeks a Lead System Integration Engineer to bridge the Battery Management System (BMS) hardware and embedded software, ensuring requirements alignment and robust interfaces for the company\'s 100-hour iron-air energy storage system.

You will own ICD/HSI definitions, drive system integration plans, and mentor engineers while leveraging HIL validation and V-model/ASPICE practices to deliver safe, reliable production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, product integration, or technical lead roles within deep-tech industries such as Energy Storage, Automotive, or Aerospace.
• Deep knowledge across electrical analysis, power electronics, and embedded real-time software development.
• Mastery of requirement management tools (Jama, Polarion, DOORS) and MBSE tools like Catia Magic or SysML.
• Experience with Battery Management Systems, including charging/discharging logic, thermal monitoring, and fault management strategies.
• Strong command of the Systems Engineering V-model and familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, UL 1998).
• Proven ability to conduct root-cause analysis for complex system-level failures and power/load budget analyses.
• Exceptional technical communication skills translating high-level goals into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the integration of BMS hardware (sensors, actuators, and power circuitry) with embedded software control modules to ensure seamless functional performance.
• Lead the decomposition of high-level system requirements into actionable, bi-directionally traceable, and testable specifications for hardware and software teams.
• Establish and manage ICDs and HSI definitions to govern communication and clear pinout expectations.
• Oversee the development of validation and integration plans, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and System Integration Test Beds for safety and reliability across conditions.
• Drive the execution of DFMEA and CFMEA to proactively identify and mitigate integration-level risks.
• Act as the central partner for Design, Test, and Validation teams, reconciling interface nonconformities and maintaining architecture from prototype to production.
• Champion standardized Systems Engineering workflows (V-model, ASPICE) and mentor junior engineers in requirement linking and design coverage.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Requirements management

Technical communication

Tools

Jama

Polarion

DOORS

Catia Magic

SysML

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? 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!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a Lead System Integration Engineer to serve as the critical technical bridge between our Battery Management System (BMS) Hardware and Software teams. In this role, you will be the connective tissue that ensures complex PCBA designs and embedded software modules are seamlessly integrated and rigorously aligned with high-level system requirements. You will own the technical stewardship of the BMS integration lifecycle, driving the architectural coherence and functional performance necessary to deliver our groundbreaking 100-hour iron-air energy storage systems.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Orchestrate the integration of BMS hardware (sensors, actuators, and power circuitry) with embedded software control modules to ensure seamless functional performance.

• Lead the decomposition of high-level system requirements into actionable, bi-directionally traceable, and testable specifications for both hardware and software teams.

• Establish and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Hardware-Software Interface (HSI) definitions to govern communication and clear pinout expectations.

• Oversee the development of validation and integration plans, including the use of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and System Integration Test Beds to verify safety and reliability under diverse conditions.

• Drive the execution of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Circuit FMEA (CFMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate integration-level risks.

• Act as the central partner for Design, Test, and Validation teams, reconciling interface nonconformities and maintaining architectural integrity from prototype to production.

• Champion standardized Systems Engineering workflows (V-model, ASPICE) and mentor junior engineers in requirement linking and design coverage assessment.

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, product integration, or technical lead roles within deep-tech industries (e.g., Energy Storage, Automotive, or Aerospace).

• Deep knowledge across multiple disciplines, including electrical schematic analysis, power electronics, and embedded real-time software development.

• Mastery of requirement management tools (e.g., Jama, Polarion, or DOORS) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Catia Magic or SysML.

• Demonstrated experience with Battery Management Systems, including battery charging/discharging logic, thermal monitoring, and fault management strategies.

• Strong command of the Systems Engineering V-model and familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or UL 1998).

• Proven ability to conduct root-cause analysis for complex system-level failures and conduct detailed power and load budget analyses.

• Exceptional technical communication skills with the ability to translate high-level product goals into actionable technical strategies for multidisciplinary teams.

#LI-Onsite

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.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. 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.