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Base Power Company · 1 month ago

Battery and Inverter Compliance Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Base Power Company is America’s next-generation power company focused on transforming the electricity grid through distributed batteries. The Battery and Inverter Compliance Engineer will guide the company through regulatory standards to achieve certification and ensure compliance in product development.

BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
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Responsibilities

Own and lead Base’s relationships with standards bodies, utilities, and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs), including UL and ETL
Define and communicate certification and compliance requirements to cross-functional engineering teams early in the design cycle
Interpret, clarify, and challenge implementation of relevant standards (e.g., UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 9540A, IEEE 1547) and ensure accurate application
Track regulatory changes and emerging standards that may impact Base’s product roadmap; advocate for Base’s interests in working groups and standards meetings
Review and approve hardware and system designs for regulatory compliance
Document compliance-related processes, findings, and gaps to ensure audit readiness and knowledge transfer
Partner with firmware and controls teams to ensure software behavior supports compliance
Be the internal go-to expert for NEC (National Electrical Code) considerations across product development

Qualification

Regulatory compliance expertiseUL standards knowledgeNEC understandingTechnical communicationBachelor's degreeCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Proven experience taking at least one grid-tied battery/inverter system from concept through full regulatory certification
Deep familiarity with UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, and IEEE 1547—ideally with several of these standards committed to memory
In-depth understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) as it applies to energy storage systems and distributed energy resources
Strong technical communication skills–you can translate complex regulatory language into actionable engineering requirements
Confident navigating ambiguity and pushing back on overly conservative interpretations of standards when appropriate
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Company

Base Power Company

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Base is building the future of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.basepowercompany.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.27B
Key Investors
AdditionThrive Capital
2025-10-08Series C· $1B
2025-04-09Series B· $200M
2024-05-07Series A· $68M

Leadership Team

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Zachary Dell
Co-Founder and CEO
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Zina Bash
Chief Legal Officer
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Recent News

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