Form Energy
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems
$129K–$193K
Berkeley, CA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of industry experience with a Bachelor's degree.
- Education
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
About the job
Designs, prototypes, tests, and validates electrolyte and water management subsystems for Form Energy’s iron-air battery storage systems, supporting transition to high-volume manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Design, prototype, and test electrolyte and water management systems, using fluid-flow principles to guide design decisions.
- Lead design reviews and trade studies, and validate designs through prototype fabrication and testing.
- Engage vendors and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to move designs into production.
What they ask for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Bachelor's with 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design of equipment, liquid, or gas handling systems.
- Understanding of first-principles modeling and design, and experience optimizing designs for manufacturing and cost-down.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or with contract manufacturing vendors.
- Demonstrated experience optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems.
Nice to have
- Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment.
Pay
$128,662 – $192,953 USD (base salary)
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