BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of hardware development experience in energy storage or power systems.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and high-voltage design.
Proficient in power electronics, including DC-DC/DC-AC converters and grid-tie systems.
Experience with battery systems, particularly Li-ion/LiFePO4 technologies and BMS design.
Familiarity with embedded programming (C/C++, Python) and communication protocols (CAN, Modbus).
Proficient in PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad) and circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink).
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.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge residential energy technology.
Dynamic startup environment with evolving priorities and responsibilities.
Potential for professional growth and skill development in a fast-paced industry.
Full Job Description
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 5+ years of hardware development experience, ideally in energy storage or power systems.
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.
