Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
About the RoleWe are looking for a Hardware Integration Engineer to help design and integrate the next generation of Base Power’s residential battery storage, inverter, and microgrid interconnect device (MID) systems. This role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience with complex energy storage hardware. You’ll play a critical role in building safe, reliable, and scalable hardware systems that power homes and communities.
What You'll Do
Design and integrate battery management systems (BMS), inverters, and MID hardware for residential energy applications.
Develop and maintain system architecture and electrical schematics for multi-component energy systems.
Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of integrated hardware systems.
Partner with software teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration and control algorithm development.
Support regulatory compliance and product certification processes to meet industry standards.
What You'll Bring
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 3+ years of hardware development experience, ideally in energy storage or power systems.
Core Technical Knowledge:
Electrical engineering fundamentals: circuit analysis, analog/digital electronics, high-voltage design.
Power electronics: DC-DC/DC-AC converters, inverters, switching power supplies, grid-tie systems.
Battery systems: Li-ion/LiFePO4 technologies, BMS design, charging algorithms, safety systems.
Software: embedded programming (C/C++, Python), communication protocols (CAN, Modbus).
Physics background in electromagnetics, thermodynamics, and measurement principles.
Tools & Software:
PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad).
Circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink).
Test equipment operation.
Familiarity with UL 1741, IEEE 1547, NEC standards.
Preferred Skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
Experience with residential energy codes and smart home integration.
Background in product certification and regulatory approvals.
Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.
Our ValuesFirst Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
Skills Required
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of hardware development experience in energy storage or power systems
- Core technical knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals
- Experience with power electronics and battery systems
- Familiarity with PCB design tools and circuit simulation
What We Do
Our mission at Base is to fix the power grid and enable affordable and reliable electricity for all. As America electrifies, our outdated power systems strain leaving families vulnerable to outages and rising costs. Base deploys home batteries that maintain household power during outages while stabilizing the grid day-to-day. By creating a distributed energy storage network across Texas, we're making electricity more reliable & affordable, and laying the foundation for energy abundance at scale.
Why Work With Us
We are building America’s Next-Generation Power Company; the first engineering-led, technology-focused, R&D-driven electricity company. We are a team of tenacious engineers, operators, and creatives who have solved hard problems. If you’re passionate about tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time, now is the time to join us.
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