Energy Storage Hardware Integration Engineer

base-power; Austin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is hiring a Hardware Integration Engineer to design and integrate the next generation of Base Power’s residential battery storage, inverter, and MID interconnect device systems. This role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience with complex energy storage hardware, shaping safe, reliable hardware for homes and communities.

You will design BMS, inverters, and MID hardware, develop system architectures, conduct testing, and collaborate with software teams

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field; 3+ years hardware development experience.
• PE license a plus or ability to obtain.
• Experience with residential energy storage hardware and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate 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 hardware/software integration and control algorithms.
• Support regulatory compliance and product certification processes to meet industry standards.

Skills

BMS design

Power electronics

Embedded C/C++

System integration

Python

CAN/Modbus

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

LTSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Base is hiring a Hardware Integration Engineer to design and integrate the next generation of Base Power’s residential battery storage, inverter, and MID interconnect device systems. This role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience with complex energy storage hardware, shaping safe, reliable hardware for homes and communities.

You will design BMS, inverters, and MID hardware, develop system architectures, conduct testing, and collaborate with software teams