Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking an exceptional Sr. Manager of Systems Engineering to shape the architecture, MBSE workflows, and requirements management for multi‑day energy storage systems.

You will mentor a high‑performing team, bridging hardware and software to deliver safe, compliant products on schedule. Relocation assistance is available as the company scales manufacturing and product development across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Polarion or DOORS.
• Proficiency in SysML and MBSE tools, specifically Catia Magic.
• Strong command of the V‑model, ASPICE, and functional decomposition processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or UL 1998 safety standards.
• Experience with formal verification methods or advanced state machine design reviews.
• Proven ability to drive cross‑functional alignment between hardware and software teams.
• 10+ years of professional Systems Engineering or related leadership experience; 5+ years of people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead decomposition of high‑level system requirements into actionable, traceable subsystem specifications.
• Ensure all requirements are linked within requirement management tools.
• Drive functional decomposition using MBSE tools to develop architectures.
• Establish and manage Interface Control Documents for interfaces between subsystems.
• Champion System Engineering processes and design coverage for hardware and software teams.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing systems engineering team.
• Coordinate with Hardware, Software, Test, and Manufacturing to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and track metrics for requirement, design, and verification coverage.

Skills

Requirements mgmt

SysML

MBSE

Catia Magic

V-model

ASPICE

ISO 26262

IEC 61508

UL 1998

Cross-functional

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Mentoring

Electromechanical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Systems/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Jama

Polarion

DOORS

Catia Magic

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 an exceptional Systems Engineering leader to scale our product development and commercialization capabilities. As the Sr. Manager of Systems Engineering, you will define the strategic vision for our systems architecture, requirements management, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows. You will lead and mentor a high‑performing team to bridge the gap between complex system‑level requirements and integrated hardware/software execution, ensuring the delivery of safe, performant, and compliant multi‑day energy storage systems on schedule. This is a unique opportunity to build the engineering foundation for a fast‑moving, mission‑driven company.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Lead decomposition of high‑level system requirements into actionable, bi‑directional traceable, and testable subsystem and component‑level specifications.
• Ensure all requirements are linked within requirement management tools (e.g., Jama, Polarion, DOORS, etc.).
• Drive functional decomposition using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Catia Magic to develop logical and physical architectures.
• Establish and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to govern communication between battery modules, thermal management, and power conversion systems.
• Champion the System Engineering processes by driving functional breakdown, requirement linking, and assessing design coverage for hardware and software teams.
• Build a team of driven system engineers to drive cross‑functional alignment between design teams.
• Act as a central partner to Hardware, Software, Test, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration, reconciling interface nonconformities, and maintaining architectural coherence from subscale to full‑system validation.
• Drive the implementation of key performance metrics to track requirement coverage, design coverage, and verification coverage.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience with requirement management software such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.
• Proficiency in SysML and MBSE tools, specifically Catia Magic.
• Strong command of the V‑model, ASPICE, and functional decomposition processes.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards including ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or UL 1998.
• Experience with formal verification methods or advanced state machine design reviews.
• Proven ability to drive cross‑functional alignment between hardware and software engineering teams.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Systems Engineering or a related technical leadership role within complex electromechanical industries (e.g., Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, or Robotics).
• 5+ years of direct people management experience, with a proven track record of building, scaling, and mentoring high‑performing engineering teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate high‑level product goals into actionable technical strategies for cross‑functional teams.

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.