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Base Power

Hardware Test Engineer

Austin, TXfulltimemidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Base is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design and execute comprehensive validation tests for distributed battery systems that modernize the electrical grid. You'll build automated test setups, analyze performance data, and provide actionable insights to drive hardware reliability and design improvements across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains.

What you'll do

  • Design and build automated test setups including mechanical fixtures, PCBAs, sensors, and DAQ systems
  • Execute electrical, mechanical, and reliability validation tests to ensure hardware meets performance requirements
  • Perform root cause and failure analysis on hardware issues with data-driven insights
  • Automate data analysis and anomaly detection across large test datasets
  • Produce clear, technical reports that translate complex results into actionable findings for engineering teams
  • Work across electromechanical products with embedded firmware to validate performance limits

What they're looking for

  • Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems and sensor selection
  • Python and/or LabVIEW programming
  • Electrical and mechanical test engineering
  • Electromechanical product testing with embedded systems
  • Signal conditioning and troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation and data visualization
  • Root cause analysis
  • Test design and automation
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Base Power

Base Power develops high-power-density battery energy storage systems and related hardware for residential and commercial energy applications. The company is hiring System Design, Thermal, and Mechanical Engineers for product development, plus Supply Chain and Data Engineers to build internal platforms and infrastructure supporting distributed battery operations at scale.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a hardware test you designed from scratch—how did you choose sensors, design fixtures, and automate the test setup?
  • Tell us about a time you had to root cause a hardware failure. What data did you analyze, and how did your findings drive design changes?
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