Staff Modeling Engineer

Form Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Battery Modeling Engineer to advance development of Form’s iron‑air battery. As part of our Battery Modeling team, you will build physics‑based models and agentic workflows, as well as collaborate with Battery Engineering and R&D teams to deploy the model to inform decisions.

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!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multiphysics modeling of electrochemical systems.
• Experience at the intersection of battery modeling and AI agentic workflows is a plus.
• PhD in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven collaborative track record and well-established technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead impactful projects to advance battery performance using multiphysics modeling.
• Identify conceptual gaps which may gate battery progress, and solve them by aligning physics-based models with data.
• Collaborate with partner teams to deliver data to best inform multiphysics model progress.
• Lean into AI tools to enhance throughput – build and optimize AI agents for partnership in physics discovery, model validation, or reduce ordering of the model.
• Support engineering and R&D efforts by providing model-based tools to inform product design, controls strategies, and technical decisions.

Skills

Multiphysics modeling

AI agentic workflows

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Academic/Industry experience

Education

PhD in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AI 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.

Relocation assistance is available.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Battery Modeling Engineer to advance development of Form’s iron‑air battery. As part of our Battery Modeling team, you will build physics‑based models and agentic workflows, as well as collaborate with Battery Engineering and R&D teams to deploy the model to inform decisions. 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!

What You’ll Do

• Identify and lead impactful projects to advance battery performance, leveraging multiphysics modeling
• Identify conceptual gaps which may gate battery progress, and solve them by aligning physics‑based models with data
• Collaborate with partner teams to deliver data to best inform multiphysics model progress
• Lean into AI tools to enhance throughput – build and optimize AI agents for partnering in physics discovery, model validation, or reduce ordering of the model
• Support engineering and R&D efforts throughout Form by providing model‑based tools to inform product design, controls strategies, and technical decisions

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in multiphysics modeling of electrochemical systems (academic, industry, or combined)
• Experience at the intersection of battery modeling and AI agentic workflows is a plus
• PhD degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven collaborative track record and well‑established technical communication skills

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.

Compensation Range: $147,959 - $184,966