Electrical Engineer

Job DescriptionLocation: Berkeley, CA (onsite strongly preferred; can be remote during contract period if open to relocating at end of contract)Duration: 06+ months contract to hire (extension and/or conversion possible based on performance)Interview Process: 2 stepsWhy It’s Open:New QMU project is ramping and timeline is aggressive.Team is behind schedule and internal resources have been reallocated.Immediate need for schematic capture ownership + layout oversight to recover schedule.This is a high-impact, execution-focused role with tight turnaround.Mission/Project Overview:Form Energy’s Electrical Engineering team is seeking immediate PCBA support for the QMU (Quad Management Unit), leveraging prior AMU/ZMU designs while adapting to updated system requirements. The QMU board enables power distribution, actuator control, sensor interfacing, and safety-compliant communication within Form’s battery energy storage system.Core Responsibilities:Own schematic capture in Altium (leveraging existing AMU/ZMU architecture).Provide PCB layout oversight (signal integrity, power integrity, DFM considerations).Support board bring-up and validation.Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards.Partner cross-functionally with firmware, systems, and hardware teams.Operate independently in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.Technical Scope:Design FunctionsPower to and control of actuators, fans, and sensorsPower to and communication with downstream electronicsSafety-compliant communication pathway between quad skid and pack systemCommunication Interfaces:1Gbps (1000BASE-T1) Single Pair EthernetCAN-FDSPI / UART / isoSPI / I2C / JTAGCritical Components:Compute: MCU (LQFP), MPU SOM (SMARC carrier)Ethernet: Switch (196-pin BGA, 0.8mm pitch), PHYsPower: 48V input, 24V/5V buck converters, 3V3/1V8/1V1 LDOsPeripherals: IO expanders, ADCs, DACs, motor drivers, high-side driversMust-Haves:5+ years electrical design experience (10+ preferred)BS/MS in Electrical or Computer EngineeringStrong Altium experienceSchematic capture ownership experiencePCB Layout Experience (multi-layer Boards, Controlled Impedance Preferred)Experience with:48V power systemsHigh-speed Ethernet (1000BASE-T1 highly important)CAN-FDData acquisition and control systemsBoard bring-up + full product development lifecycle exposureStrong understanding of safety/compliance in high-power or chemical environmentsFamiliarity with UL standards: UL1998, UL1973, UL9540, UL991Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsNice-to-Haves:10+ years of experienceEnergy storage / EV / automotive / industrial backgroundExperience with SOM/smart carrier interfacesDeep hands-on PCB layout execution (not just review)Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.