Senior Staff Scientist, Oxygen Electrode R&DResearch & Development * Somerville, MA * Full time

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 Senior Staff Scientist to drive the development of next-generation oxygen electrodes for our iron-air long-duration energy storage system. As part of the Electrochemical Performance team, you will combine hands-on laboratory work with technical leadership to identify new chemistries and shape the roadmap for air electrode performance. You will collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing teams to transition prototype designs into scalable, manufacturable solutions. 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 :

Drive the research and development of next-generation oxygen electrode materials and designs to enhance system performance

Design and execute experiments to prototype, test, and validate new electrode chemistries and technical concepts

Analyze electrode performance data to identify improvement opportunities and inform future design iterations

Interface with strategic supply, engineering, and pilot manufacturing teams to transfer novel designs to manufacturing plan of record

Stay updated on emerging technologies and apply industry best practices to Form Energy's oxygen electrode R&D program

Mentor junior team members through the product development process

What you'll bring :

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with 10 years of industry experience in industrial electrochemisty; or master's degree with 12 years, or bachelor's with 15 years industry experience

Demonstrated technical leadership developing commercial gas diffusion electrode, fuel cells, electrolyzers or similar electrochemical system

Deep technical expertise in gas diffusion electrode, air electrodes, and electrochemical systems

Experience in a project team leadership position

Excellent communication and organizational skills

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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.