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.
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.
Base is a company for people who want to win and who want their work to matter. We think from first principles, move with urgency, and treat the mission like our own.
We talk about what isn’t working before we talk about what is because every problem is an opportunity to fix something, improve the system, and compound progress. We cut through complexity, stay close to the work, and let results speak for themselves.
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.