Hardware Test Engineer

About Base

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. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

We are looking for a hardware test engineer to design and run tests that ensure our hardware systems perform reliably under real-world conditions. You will be responsible for building and automating test setups, analyzing results, and sharing findings in a clear, useful way. This role is ideal for someone who’s hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

What You'll Do

• Run any kind of engineering test - electrical, mechanical, or software.

• Design systems to automate testing across any domain listed above.

• Write world class test reports, communicate out to team with high signal and efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years in a test engineering role testing electromechanical products which run embedded firmware.

• Deep knowledge of data acquisition systems.

• Knowledge of how to to set up, run, troubleshoot and monitor a thermal chamber of any size.

• Experience running tests to characterize mechanical, electrical, thermal performance and more.

• High standards for quality and clarity in technical documentation and test reports.

• Proficient in test-engineering automation and data-acquisition software suites of LabVIEW, Python.

Our Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.

• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.

• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.

• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

Do the best work of your life at Base.