Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? 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 renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. 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. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later 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 some of the most talented and motivated 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

We’re hiring for an experienced Senior Manager, Battery Engineering, to lead our team in Somerville, MA focused on iron-air battery cell performance. This role reports into our Director, Cell Engineering. As part of our Cell Performance team, you will define cell design specifications and verify with data that our iron-air battery cell can deliver their performance and durability requirements against customer requirements.

You will collaborate closely with our R&D, Electrode Engineering, and Systems Engineering, and Product Management teams to drive to the best overall cell design. In this role, you will lead the team to test, analyze data, and define product specifications for our iron-air battery cell mechanical design and chemistry formulation. Critically, you will own and deliver against our product roadmaps for device power, cell efficiency, and electrolyte formulation. 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:

• Manage and grow a world-class team of engineers that designs and validates Form Energy’s iron-air battery cells
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, cost, controls, and customer requirements
• Work with our supply chain team and external vendors to source custom electrolyte formulations
• Drive verification testing of Form Energy’s iron-air battery cells; ensure cells are meeting requirements

What you'll bring:

• BS or advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; with 10+ years of industry experience
• Experience taking an electrochemical device or system through product launch
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading, managing, and mentoring direct reports, with a proven track record of recruiting and hiring excellent talent
• Strong technical communication skills, especially with external parties and across internal functional teams

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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.