About the role#
As a Hardware Engineering Intern, you will work on the development of residential energy systems including batteries, power inverters, and interconnection devices. You will participate in every phase of the product lifecycle, from initial prototyping to production support. Working alongside senior engineers, you will contribute to the design and testing of hardware intended for real-world deployment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with senior engineers to design, simulate, build, and test electrical and mechanical systems.
- Participate in hands-on prototyping, debugging, and iterative testing of early- and late-stage hardware.
- Support both R&D and production efforts, ranging from initial breadboards to high-volume manufacturing.
- Help diagnose and solve real-world performance, thermal, and integration issues.
- Contribute to system documentation, test procedures, and design reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or a graduate student, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of electrical or mechanical engineering fundamentals.
- Passion for hands-on hardware development and building functional systems.
- Mechanical focus: Experience with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360 is a plus.
- Electrical focus: Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as KiCad or Altium is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Base Power Company
Base Power Company operates in the energy technology sector. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on modernizing electrical grid infrastructure. It deploys a network of distributed batteries to support power demand across the United States. The company is based in Austin and employs over 400 people.
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