Hardware Engineering Intern works on hands-on product development for Base's residential batteries, power inverters, and microgrid interconnection devices, from breadboard prototypes to high-volume manufacturing. Tasks include electrical and mechanical design, simulation, prototyping, debugging, and contributing to test procedures and design reviews. Preferred tools include SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KiCad, and Altium.
Base is Americaâs next-generation power company. Weâre rebuilding the foundation of modern civilizationâelectricityâby deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming todayâs 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, weâre building the future of residential energy. Our unique battery, power inverter, and interconnection systems are designed from the ground up to deliver affordable, reliable, and resilient power to households that are underserved by todayâs aging and overloaded electrical grid.
Unlike conventional energy storage solutions that cost 5â10x more, our vertically integrated approach allows us to deliver larger, more powerful batteries at a fraction of the price. Weâre combining innovative hardware, clever business models, and local manufacturing to get this product in the hands of real peopleâfast.
As a Hardware Engineering Intern, you'll be hands-on with every phase of product developmentâfrom early prototyping to production support. You'll work alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, solving challenging problems in mechanical and electrical design for cutting-edge batteries, inverters, and microgrid interconnection devices. Youâll learn by doingâand what you do will ship.
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Why Base?
You wonât be stuck on the sidelines. At Base, interns contribute to meaningful product work that ships. Youâll gain real experience with real stakesâmentored by engineers whoâve built systems at scale across the energy, aerospace, and hardware industries. This is a chance to make a dent in the energy transition, not just study it. Come help us build something better.
Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.