Modeling & Controls Engineer

Role Description

The Modeling and Controls team at Form is growing! Our team develops models and controls algorithms for our Multi-Day Energy Storage products that enable the optimization of system performance and cost. In this role, you will be leading the development of these models and control algorithms along with helping shape the framework that the team operates within. This team is part of our broader Hardware & Systems Engineering Org and interfaces with multiple engineering disciplines, which will give you the opportunity to work on a diverse set of engineering problems ranging from air handling to thermal management and fluid systems.

Relocation assistance is available.

• Develop and validate physics-based dynamic models for a variety of systems: mechanical, fluids, thermal, etc. that tie into Form’s integrated system model.

• Develop control algorithms that optimize system performance and cost.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to translate system-level requirements into controls SW requirements and model specifications.

• Lead model validation campaigns by collaborating with test engineers to define instrumentation needs, collect test bed data, and close model-to-actual gaps through parameterization and verification.

• Drive product architecture trade studies to ensure an optimal system design.

• Travel to support controls bring-up and testing on prototype testbeds (limited).

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a PhD in Engineering or 5+ years with an M.S.

• Demonstrated experience in classical control theory: feedback controllers, state observers, filters, state machine design etc.

• Experience developing control algorithms for embedded systems.

• Track record of developing and validating multi-physics reduced-order models (thermal, fluids, electrical or similar).

• Experience working on/with complex electromechanical systems.

• Experience using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and version control using Git.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s 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 family’s 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 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 to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact  Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.