Senior Staff Firmware Engineer

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge battery management systems. In this pivotal role, you will harness your extensive firmware expertise to create reliable embedded systems that drive the future of energy storage. This position offers the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to transforming the electric grid with sustainable solutions. Join a mission-driven organization that values creativity and excellence while providing a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision premiums covered

80% healthcare premiums for dependents

12 weeks paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Stock options

Qualifications

• 12+ years of firmware development experience, especially in embedded systems.
• Expertise in C/C++ for real-time control applications and battery management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of firmware for battery management systems and power flow control.
• Troubleshoot and debug firmware in field environments for optimal performance.

Skills

Firmware Development

C/C++ Programming

Embedded Systems

RTOS Systems

Peripheral Communication Protocols

Electrical Engineering Concepts

Agile Methodologies

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MISRA Standards

ISO 26262

CMMI

ASPICE

UL 1998

Job description

Form Energy is an American technology company that is developing a new class of breakthrough, iron-air batteries for a reliable, clean, and affordable electric grid. Driven every day by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is on a mission to transform the global electric system and build energy storage systems for a better world. Ready to amplify your impact and supercharge your career? Then take a look at our open roles!

Senior Staff Firmware Engineer

Location

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Engineering Systems Electrical Engineering

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to drive the development of a productized battery management and control system. As part of our firmware team, you will write the firmware to bring our Multi-Day Storage battery system to life. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

1. Lead development on microcontroller firmware for embedded systems, sensors, and power flow control circuitry for our Battery Management System (BMS).
2. Lead product deployment and field activities, including troubleshooting and debugging firmware in field environments to ensure performance and reliability.
3. Be a key member of the Systems Team to define concepts, down-select designs, and optimize the new groundbreaking technology.
4. Derive software and hardware specifications and design features based on product requirements to meet UL compliance and functional safety standards.
5. Adhere to and raise the bar on the firmware engineering processes and best practices, including code reviews and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring:

1. 12+ years of experience in firmware development for embedded and RTOS systems; direct experience working on firmware for battery management or power electronics is a plus.
2. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
3. Expertise using C/C++ for embedded systems in real-time, multithreaded control applications.
4. Extensive experience in peripheral communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and component-to-component protocols like Modbus and CAN.
5. Experience with software compliance standards (i.e., MISRA, ISO 26262, CMMI, ASPICE, or UL 1998).
6. Strong knowledge in electrical engineering concepts, including the ability to read and understand schematics and troubleshoot hardware interfaces.
7. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies, such as Agile, and CI/CD.
8. Proven track record in developing production software for battery management systems, power systems, robotics, or other relevant industries.

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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.