Validation Engineer

Base Power Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup in the power industry is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead the validation function, developing tools and processes to ensure the reliability of power systems, inverters, and batteries. The ideal candidate will have a systems-level mindset with over 5 years of experience in validation, capable of influencing technical decisions across teams. Responsibilities include defining validation strategies, leading development protocols, and generating detailed reports. This role offers dynamic responsibilities in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software or electromechanical validation related to power systems.
• Experience leading validation programs from concept through production release.
• Strong background in requirements and test management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and own validation strategy for power systems and inverters.
• Lead the development of validation protocols using advanced test equipment.
• Ensure requirements and test management systems are consistent across teams.

Skills

Systems-level mindset

Electromechanical validation

Validation equipment expertise

Test automation frameworks

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Tools

Thermal chambers

High-power supplies

DAQ systems

Job description

About the Role

The Validation team at Base is responsible for ensuring our power systems, inverters, and batteries perform reliably in the real world. As a Validation Engineer, you will establish and lead the validation function, building the tools, processes, and team that allow Base to deliver trusted, high-quality products at scale. You will work closely with R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality Engineering to define what “reliable” means for our systems, and then prove it through rigorous testing.

This is an opportunity to shape how validation is done at Base, from first principles to implementation.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and own Base’s validation strategy, building a robust framework that scales with product complexity and fleet growth.
• Lead the development of validation protocols for inverters, batteries, and power systems using thermal chambers, high-power supplies, and advanced test equipment.
• Architect and oversee the development of validation automation software and infrastructure.
• Ensure requirements and test management systems are versioned, consistent, and reliable across teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve validation findings, influence design decisions, and improve product reliability.
• Generate and communicate detailed validation reports to support compliance, certification, and executive decision-making.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• A systems-level mindset and passion for building reliable, resilient products.
• 5+ years of experience in software or electromechanical validation, with significant time spent on power systems, hardware, or embedded products.
• Expertise with validation equipment (thermal chambers, high-power supplies, DAQ systems) and test automation frameworks.
• Experience leading validation programs from concept through production release.
• Strong background in requirements and test management systems, version control, and process discipline.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions across disciplines.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams.

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.