Form Energy
Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Product Development
$170K–$223K
Somerville, MA · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 30, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor's with 12+ years, or advanced degree with equivalent experience.
- Education
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
About the job
Develop the mechanical architecture and design of Form Energy’s next-generation iron-air battery and support systems, from concept through verification and preparation for manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end system mechanical design and resolve trade-offs across thermal, fluid, and structural subsystems.
- Build or direct analytical models, prototype builds, and test campaigns to validate design decisions.
- Set design-for-manufacturing and cost direction, and lead cross-functional technical reviews and vendor engagement.
What they ask for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a Bachelor's and 12+ years or an advanced degree with equivalent experience in mechanical design of complex electromechanical or fluid/thermal systems.
- Track record owning system-level architecture and trade-offs across thermal, fluid, and structural interfaces.
- Deep first-principles grounding in thermo-fluid systems and experience using analytical models to guide design decisions.
- Experience taking a product from early concept through manufacturing and driving development strategy.
Nice to have
- Experience in energy storage, batteries, or another safety-critical, highly regulated hardware industry.
- Technical leadership and mentorship experience.
Pay
$170,246 – $223,455 (base salary; pay type not specified in posting)
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