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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Test Engineer, Systems TestReliability & Test * Berkeley, CA * Full time * On-site - **Company:** Form Energy - **Location:** Berkeley, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,959.0 - $184,966.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Integrity, Ethernet, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Modbus, Network Protocols, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Hardware Testing, Integration Tests, Industrial Software - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17576227?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17576227%2FStaff-Test-Engineer-Systems-Testreliability-Test-Berkeley-Ca-Full-Time-On-Site-California-Berkeley ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in systems test engineering, integration testing, or hardware validation (ideally within electric vehicles, grid storage, aerospace, or complex industrial automation). * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline. * Deep familiarity with battery management systems (BMS), high/low voltage wiring harnesses, sensors (thermal, pressure, fluid), and electro-mechanical actuators. * Experience with high-power industrial systems, thermal management systems, or fluidics. * Proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink) and data analysis pipelines. * Familiarity with network protocols standard to industrial and automotive systems (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet). * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving hardware startup environment; able to carve out a path forward when requirements are fluid. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. #LI-Onsite ## Description * Take end-to-end accountability for a major pack-level test asset, driving its commissioning, daily utilization, data integrity, and eventual decommissioning. * Architect comprehensive test plans and procedures that validate auxiliary systems, BMS hardware, harnessing, complex sensor/actuator networks, and fully integrated software/hardware behaviors. * Act as the primary technical bridge between design teams (hardware, software, controls), test engineering, and product management to translate high-level requirements into executable validation strategies. * Partner closely with Site Operations and Facilities teams to manage the infrastructure footprint, power requirements, safety protocols (hazard reviews, FMEA), and continuous uptime of the test asset. * Lead the day-to-day execution of test campaigns. When anomalies occur, spearhead the root-cause analysis (RCA) and triage efforts across hardware, software, and test infrastructure. * Synthesize complex test data into clear, actionable engineering reports and leadership dashboards to gate product milestones. * Act as a force multiplier by coaching, mentoring, and leveling up junior engineers and test technicians. * Champion a culture of safety, cleanliness, 5S, and rigorous documentation within the testing lab environment. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)