Principal Electronics Design Engineer

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage.  Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $100M to date.
Role DescriptionWe’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to develop the electronics that will monitor and control a novel battery system.

What you'll do:

• Design embedded control, sensing, and power control circuitry as part of a complete BMS
• Work with awesome team members to help define concepts, down select, and optimize as a system
• Utilize analytical and laboratory tools to assess design performance and reliability
• Carry designs from concept and requirement definition, through detailed design work, prototyping, testing, and into production as part of our first product

What you'll need:

• Someone excited and willing to learn as a member of a team developing ground breaking technology
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development for embedded systems
• Deep experience using low-level languages (C/C++, assembler, etc.) for embedded systems in real-time control applications
• Deep knowledge of device control and communication protocols (Modbus, CANbus, etc.)
• Successful product development with microcontrollers and embedded controlsExperience with data handling and visualization tools (e.g., Grafana)
• Experience with scientific data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB)Ability to work on embedded controller boards and develop for real-time operating systems (e.g., TI-RTOS, Linux, Windows Embedded)
• Track record of successful collaboration and problem solving with hardware designers or electrical engineers

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 
At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.