Hardware Reliability & Test Engineering Intern

Base Power · Hardware Engineering

Where: Austin, TX
Posted: 4 days ago

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.

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.

The Hardware Reliability and Test team ensures our equipment exceeds engineering and reliability standards through rigorous mechanical, electrical, and e…

What you'd do

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.
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.