Test Systems Technician

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Base is seeking a Test Systems Technician to build and maintain the test infrastructure that enables the company to ship hardware and software with confidence. The role involves turning engineering designs into physical test benches and fixtures, including low-voltage signal harnesses and 240/480V power circuits, designed for continuous operation.

As Base's fleet grows, the technician will help expand test capacity by documenting builds so stations can be replicated quickly, designing and fabricating enclosures and support structures, and determining whether parts should be made in-house or outsourced. The role works closely with engineering and keeps test systems available for engineering and automated testing.

The position is part of the Systems Integration team, which develops and operates the test infrastructure used across engineering, including hardware-in-the-loop rigs, test benches, fixtures, software, CI pipelines, and data tools. Base is an in-person startup where priorities and responsibilities may shift with business needs.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience wiring harnesses, including cutting, stripping, labeling, and documenting work so another person can reproduce it.
• Experience building a low-voltage signal harness from a schematic and a 240/480V power circuit.
• Experience designing or fabricating enclosures, mounting brackets, or racking systems.
• Comfort using power tools and fabrication equipment.
• A team-first, goal-oriented approach, including taking on needed work and communicating priorities constructively.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical work, fabrication, motorsports, aerospace, or a similar hands-on technical role; apprenticeships and trade training count.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire test benches and fixtures, from signal-level harnesses to 240/480V power circuits.
• Document each build so test stations can be replicated quickly as capacity expands.
• Design and fabricate enclosures, mounting brackets, and racking systems built for continuous operation.
• Determine when to fabricate parts in-house and when to outsource them, ensuring they are built correctly either way.
• Keep test systems running and ready for engineering and automated testing around the clock.
• Follow wiring schematics and apply appropriate workmanship, safety, and inspection standards to low-voltage signal work and 240/480V power work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed