Director, R&D

Form Energy is developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round. Our pioneering battery technology will entirely reshape the global electric system and give it new form.

Learn more about Form Energy at https://www.formenergy.com.  

We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our team. If you’re interested, please visit https://formenergy.com/careers/.

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage.  Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $360M to date.

We are looking for a Director of R&D to lead our Form Futures team, which develops next-generation technologies in support of our aggressive technology and product development roadmaps. Form Futures has three strategic pillars: 1) iron-air (core technology) roadmap, 2) next-generation energy storage chemistries, and 3) blue sky energy technology concepts that leverage our technologies and expertise. The ideal candidate is a technical visionary and experienced people manager who takes ownership of the function and all aspects of the execution. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience from research and development of electrochemical technologies that have been productized and will have a demonstrated track record of technical team management, leading a team to achieve aggressive goals with limited budgets and tight timelines. This is an opportunity to take on a significant technical leadership role within the company, reporting directly to the CTO.

Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.