Hardware Integration Engineer

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

We 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.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.