Staff Firmware Engineer

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on clean, reliable and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Over the past few years, Form Energy and our iron-air batteries have received numerous accolades, including being named a “Best Invention” by TIME, a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch” by MIT Technology Review, and “One of the Next Big Things in Tech” by Fast Company. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of exceptionally talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Firmware Engineer to drive the development of a productized battery management and control system. As part of our firmware team, you will write the firmware to bring our Multi-Day Storage battery system alive. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! 

What you'll do:

• Lead development on microcontroller firmware for embedded systems, sensors, and power flow control circuitry for our Battery Management System (BMS). 

• Lead product deployment and field activities, including troubleshooting and debugging firmware in field environments to ensure performance and reliability 

• Be a key member of the Systems Team to define concepts, down-select designs, and optimize the new groundbreaking technology. 

• Derive software and hardware specifications and design features based on product requirements to meet UL compliance standards.  

• Adhere to and raise the bar on the firmware engineering processes and best practices, including code reviews and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred. 

• 7+ years of experience in firmware development for embedded and RTOS systems; direct experience working on firmware for battery management or power electronics is a plus.  

• Extensive experience using C/C++ for embedded systems in real-time, multithreaded control applications. 

• Strong Knowledge of peripheral communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and component-to-component protocols like Modbus and CAN. 

• Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, including the ability to read and understand schematics and troubleshoot hardware interfaces. 

• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies, such as Agile, and CI/CD.

• Proven track record in developing production software for battery management systems, power systems, robotics, or other relevant industries.

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.