Hardware Integration Engineer
Join Base Power as a Hardware Integration Engineer to design and integrate advanced energy storage systems for residential applications.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Hardware Integration Engineer at Base Power Company focuses on designing and integrating advanced battery management systems, inverters, and microgrid interconnect devices for residential energy solutions. This role demands a solid foundation in electrical engineering, particularly in power electronics and battery systems, along with hands-on experience in hardware development. Ideal candidates possess at least three years of relevant experience and a background in energy storage or power systems. As a startup, Base Power emphasizes adaptability, requiring team members to embrace evolving responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 27, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power Company's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Python appears in 18.1% of 3194 comparable mid other roles in United States; Battery Management Systems appears in 0.1% of 3194 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Hardware Integration Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Hardware Integration Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power Company is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Altium Designer, Battery Management Systems, C, C++, CAN, DC-AC Converters.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Hardware Integration Engineer role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
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.
Core Technical Knowledge:
Electrical engineering fundamentals: circuit analysis, analog/digital electronics, high-voltage design.
Power electronics: DC-DC/DC-AC converters, inverters, switching power supplies, grid-tie systems.
Battery systems: Li-ion/LiFePO4 technologies, BMS design, charging algorithms, safety systems.
Software: embedded programming (C/C++, Python), communication protocols (CAN, Modbus).
Physics background in electromagnetics, thermodynamics, and measurement principles.
Tools & Software:
PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad).
Circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink).
Test equipment operation.
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.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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