Senior Test Engineer, Firmware Validation

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Test Engineer to accelerate the validation and safety certification of our multi-day energy storage technology. This role reports into the manager of the Test Software team and collaborates with firmware, hardware and compliance teams to develop robust test frameworks.

Relocation assistance is available. You will develop test cases for UL1998, review firmware, and build artifacts that document safety requirements and the linkages to tests.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software testing, firmware validation, or test systems development.
• Experience guiding safety-critical projects through UL1998 certification lifecycle.
• Proficiency in low-level firmware environments, reading embedded architectures, and developing test code in C and Python.
• Experience developing hardware test fixtures, instrumentation setups, and automated test benches.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills translating regulatory requirements into deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute test cases to secure UL1998 certification and harden bootloaders.
• Review firmware implementations, and proactively identify testing optimizations early in the development lifecycle.
• Document the linkages between safety requirements and test executions to generate compliance artifacts.

Skills

Embedded testing

UL1998 lifecycle

C programming

Python scripting

Test automation

Hardware fixtures

Tools

Test equipment

Firmware debugging tools

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 hiring a Senior Test Engineer to accelerate the validation and safety certification of our multi-day energy storage technology. This role reports into the manager of the Test Software team. As part of this team, you will contribute to the development of rigorous test frameworks and safety compliance structures in close collaboration and partnership with our firmware, hardware and compliance teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission to decarbonize the grid!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Architect and execute test cases to secure UL1998 certification and to harden bootloaders.

• Review firmware implementations, and proactively identify testing optimizations early in the development lifecycle.

• Document the linkages between safety requirements and test executions to generate compliance artifacts.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software testing, firmware validation, or test systems development.

• Demonstrated experience successfully guiding safety-critical projects through the entire UL1998 certification lifecycle, showcasing an intimate knowledge of the standard's requirements.

• Technical proficiency navigating low-level firmware environments, reading embedded architectures, and developing test code using C and Python.

• Experience developing hardware test fixtures, instrumentation setups, and integrating physical components with automated test benches.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical engineering deliverables across multi-functional 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.