Senior Staff Engineer, Hydrogen Safety Architecture
About the role
The Fluid Systems Mechanical Engineering team at Form Energy is focused on architecting and designing the multiple gas and liquid systems that traverse our battery cell, module, and full pack, forming the foundation of our innovative utility-scale multi-day energy storage system. Our Hydrogen System is crucial to the reliable operation of our iron-air batteries, as it safely manages hydrogen that is generated during battery use.
Responsibilities
Author, own, and sign off on Hazardous Zone Analyses (HZA) for our multi-megawatt battery installations.
Architect and design cutting-edge mechanical systems for hydrogen venting, dilution, and leak mitigation, ensuring strict adherence to global safety and compliance standards.
Oversee the architectural design of adjacent fluids subsystems (including thermal management, O2 airflow supply, and electrolyte delivery) to optimize cross-functional performance and eliminate system-level risks.
Own and manage the system P&IDs from conceptual design through to production-ready documentation.
Establish, manage, and execute comprehensive analysis (e.g., CFD, dispersion modeling) and validation strategies to verify that all hardware meets performance requirements and safety standards.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with internal compliance engineers, AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction), and external regulatory bodies to secure product certifications.
Define System Theory and Concept of Operations for Controls and Electrical implementation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
8+ years in industry, including 3+ years of experience commercializing safety solutions for products that actively generate or handle hydrogen (e.g., electrolyzers, fuel cells, industrial chemical systems, or advanced battery technologies).
Deep working knowledge of relevant safety standards such as NFPA 2, NFPA 69, IEC 60079, UL9540, UL 1973, or equivalent international codes.
Proven ability to manage complex mechanical architectures, negotiate trade-offs between fluid, thermal, and electrical subsystems, and maintain rigorous P&ID version control.
Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional engineering teams, simplify complex technical risks, and confidently interface with external regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
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.
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 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.
Skills
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Experience with hydrogen safety and compliance standards.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Stock options
Holistic benefits package
12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
Generous vacation policies
Pay
$170,246 - $223,455
Schedule
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