Hardware Integration Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of hardware development experience in energy storage or power systems
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and high-voltage design
• Experience with power electronics such as DC-DC/DC-AC converters and inverters
• Knowledge of Li-ion/LiFePO4 technologies and BMS design
• Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++, Python) and communication protocols (CAN, Modbus)
• Experience with PCB design tools like Altium Designer or KiCad
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools like LTSpice or MATLAB/Simulink
• Familiarity with UL 1741, IEEE 1547, and NEC standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with residential energy codes and smart home integration
• Background in product certification and regulatory approvals