Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern
Join Base Power as a Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern to ensure our hardware meets rigorous testing standards.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design and build test fixtures
- Run accelerated life tests
- Analyze test data in Python
- Support root cause and failure analysis
- Contribute to test reports
Must have
- Current junior, senior, or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience building or testing electromechanical hardware
- Comfort with Python for data analysis
- Familiarity with bench instruments
Nice to have
- Curious, self-directed, and willing to dig into a problem
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern at Base Power Company engages in hands-on testing and validation of battery modules and related hardware, focusing on designing test fixtures and running experiments. Key skills include proficiency in Python for data analysis and familiarity with various bench instruments. This role is ideal for junior or senior students in engineering disciplines who have practical experience with electromechanical systems and a detail-oriented mindset. The intern will contribute to a startup environment where adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power Company's careers page October 1, 2026.
- Python appears in 19.3% of 591 comparable intern other roles in United States; electromechanical hardware appears in 0.2% of 591 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX, United States.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power Company is hiring for this position in Austin, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DAQ systems, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Python, electromechanical hardware.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power Company targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
About the Role
At Base, hardware doesn't ship until we know it works; not just on paper, but under real-world use and abuse. As a Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern, you'll work directly with our Reliability and Test team to design test fixtures, run validation experiments, analyze failure data, and help close the feedback loop between the lab and the design team.
What You’ll Do
Design and build test fixtures and measurement setups for electrical, mechanical, and environmental validation of battery modules, inverters, and interconnect hardware.
Build automated test rigs, configure and troubleshoot DAQ systems.
Run accelerated life tests, thermal cycling, and environmental stress screening in our fleet of environmental chambers.
Analyze test data in Python using scripts to automate data ingest, anomaly detection, and pass/fail evaluation.
Support root cause and failure analysis on hardware issues, from visual inspection and solder rework to schematic-level investigation.
Contribute to test reports and reliability documentation that tell a clear, data-backed story.
What You'll Bring
Current junior, senior, or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience building or testing electromechanical hardware; personal projects count.
Comfort with Python for data analysis.
Familiarity with bench instruments: oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, DAQ systems.
Attention to detail and a high bar for documentation.
Curious, self-directed, and willing to dig into a problem that doesn't have an obvious answer.
About this Team
The Hardware Reliability and Test team ensures our equipment exceeds engineering and reliability standards through rigorous mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing at the component, sub-assembly, and system levels. When we find failure points, we leverage data-driven insights to identify root causes and provide actionable improvements and mitigations. We act as a tight feedback loop for the design team, accelerating product maturity and ensuring we deliver a stellar experience for our members.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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