Form Energy
Staff Test Engineer, Systems Test
$148K–$185K
Berkeley, CA · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 14, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in systems test engineering, integration testing, or hardware validation.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Leads integrated pack-level test assets and validation campaigns for battery systems, from planning and commissioning through execution, analysis, and reporting.
What you'll do
- Own the commissioning, operation, data integrity, and decommissioning of a major pack-level test asset; coordinate infrastructure and safety needs.
- Develop validation plans, lead test campaigns and cross-functional root-cause analysis, and report results to support product milestones.
- Mentor engineers and technicians and promote safety, cleanliness, and rigorous documentation in the test lab.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in systems test engineering, integration testing, or hardware validation.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Deep familiarity with battery management systems (BMS), wiring harnesses, sensors, and electro-mechanical actuators.
- Experience with high-power industrial systems, thermal management systems, or fluidics.
Nice to have
- Experience in electric vehicles, grid storage, aerospace, or complex industrial automation.
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks and data analysis pipelines; familiarity with industrial and automotive network protocols.
Pay
$147,959 – $184,966 (USD; compensation type not specified)
Tools
BMS, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, CAN, Modbus, Ethernet
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