Senior Electronics Test EngineerReliability & Test * Berkeley, CA On-site

Senior Electronics Test Engineer

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Electronics Test Engineer to join our BMS Test team. In this role you will be responsible for executing design verification testing at the component and system‑level for our battery management system (BMS) hardware. You will ensure that BMS electronics meet functional, reliability, and compliance requirements through structured test campaigns and will collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to validate designs that are central to the safe and reliable operation of our battery systems.

• Develop comprehensive test plans and verification protocols for BMS PCBAs, ensuring alignment with design requirements and system specifications.

• Execute functional, reliability, and environmental tests on BMS PCBAs and integrated systems.

• Develop test plans based on PCBA requirements and think critically about the use of said PCBAs in the BMS system as a whole.

• Define and document test configurations, including instrumentation, test equipment, and setup requirements.

• Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports summarizing results, observations, and recommendations.

• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot and root‑cause hardware issues identified during testing.

• Contribute to test automation to improve repeatability and throughput of verification campaigns.

• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results in accordance with product verification standards.

• Support design verification reviews and contribute to test readiness and completion criteria.

• Ensure tests are conducted in compliance with safety protocols and relevant industry standards.

• 5+ years of experience in PCBA hardware testing.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of experience in firmware verification, utilizing Pytest or similar unit testing frameworks.

• General comfort developing software, with specific familiarity with debugging tools, Linux environments, and Test‑Driven Development.

• Hands‑on experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, data‑acquisition systems, environmental chambers).

• Demonstrated ability to manage test plans, execute verification activities, and communicate findings effectively.

Compensation Range: $128,662 - $160,807

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. For full‑time employees, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. We 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.

Relocation assistance is available.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. 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. To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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