Role DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a Senior Test Engineer to join our Systems Test organization. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the deployment, execution, and data validation of major, multi-pack integrated test assets. These systems serve as the cornerstone of our validation strategy, verifying our custom battery management systems (BMS), power electronics, auxiliary subsystems, and overall system integration.
You will be directly responsible for the daily test execution, data gathering, troubleshooting, and initial reporting for our multi-pack validation campaigns. The ideal candidate pairs high technical capability in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or physical laboratory environments with a rigorous first-principles troubleshooting mindset to keep testing on-schedule and safe.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of a fast-moving, high-impact company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available.
What you9ll do:- Own the daily operations, test sequencing, and safe execution of validation campaigns on multi-pack integrated test assets.
- Write and implement highly detailed, repeatable test procedures that physically validate auxiliary systems, BMS hardware, harnessing, and software/hardware integration points.
- Act as the primary hands-on triager when test anomalies occur, bridging hardware, software, controls, and fluidic systems to identify root causes.
- Process and review raw telemetry and data streams, validating data integrity and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable test reports.
- Manage daily lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) requirements, verify safety interlock setups, and actively maintain 5S standards within the high-energy laboratory environment.
- Partner with on-site facilities, operations, and technicians to coordinate power drops, chiller setups, and general mechanical alignments for new test runs.
What you9ll bring:- Bachelor9s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in systems test, hardware validation, or laboratory test integration (highly valued within battery, EV, aerospace, grid-scale storage, or heavy industrial sectors).
- Strong, practical familiarity with low-voltage wiring, high-voltage battery configurations, common industrial sensors (thermal, pressure, flow), and actuators.
- Experience running, editing, or building test scripts and analysis scripts within common test environments (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar data-acquisition suites).
- General understanding of standard industrial network protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, or EtherCAT).
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment where hardware and software designs are rapidly iterating.
Where you9ll work:This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.
Relocation assistance is available.#LI-Onsite
Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy9s 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 family9s 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 America9s energy future, we need everyone at the table.
