Battery Modelling Engineer II (Multiphysics and AI Agents) at Form Energy, Somerville
Job Description
Form Energy’s battery modelling team is hiring a battery modelling engineer II in Somerville. The engineer works on multiphysics models of iron-air batteries with battery engineering and R&D teams, closes gaps between models and data, helps develop AI agents to run the multiphysics model at scale, and leads a front-end interface so engineers can use the model. Multiphysics modelling from academia counts as experience.
At a glance
- Role: Battery Modeling Engineer II
- Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA (on site)
- Posted: 5 September 2026
- Pay: $111,826 to $139,777
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the modelling role
- Help shape next-generation battery designs with R&D teams
- Support multiphysics model development and close model-to-data gaps
- Help build AI agents that deploy the model at scale
- Lead a front-end interface for engineers to use the model
Benefits in the posting
Form Energy says it covers all medical, dental and vision premiums for full-time staff and 80% for dependants, and offers stock options and at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Relocation assistance is mentioned for other R&D roles; ask whether it applies here.
What Form Energy is looking for
- Multiphysics modelling of electrochemical systems, from academia or industry
- A bachelor’s or master’s in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Excellent communication and organisation
Nice to have
- Battery modelling combined with AI agentic workflows
Pay and location
Form Energy lists a pay range of $111,826 to $139,777, plus stock options and benefits.
How to apply
Apply through the official Form Energy job posting. Form Energy’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Form Energy
Official advertisement: jobs.ashbyhq.com
How to prepare for this application
- Models: show a COMSOL or Python electrochemical model you validated against data.
- Software: the role builds a front end; mention app or UI work.
- AI agents: think about how an LLM agent could run simulations for engineers.
- PhD holders: a PhD in battery modelling is relevant experience.
About Form Energy
Form Energy makes iron-air batteries that store electricity for several days to support the grid. It has contracts with US utilities and has started production at its first high-volume factory in Weirton, West Virginia; its R&D is in Somerville, Massachusetts.
