Supply Chain Tooling Engineer Intern

Base Power · Supply Chain

Where: Austin, TX
Posted: Sep 13

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.

Base is building a vertically-integrated residential energy company — hardware, software, and field operations all under one roof. As a Supply Chain Tooling & Optimization Intern, you'll work directly with the teams standing up our internally built TMS, WMS, and MRP and scaling deployments across Texas.

What you'd do

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Data Science, or similar.
Comfort writing Python and SQL, and a genuine interest in building tools — not just analyzing data.
Some exposure to at least one of: optimization / operations research or basic ML / anomaly detection (coursework, projects, or prior internships all count).
Familiarity with data analysis and dashboarding; bonus for experience with pipelines, APIs, or ERP systems.
Strong written and verbal communication — able to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Builder mindset — enjoys ambiguity, takes ownership, and is excited to make things work better, not just measure them.
Experience in a tech-enabled operations environment is a plus— energy, logistics, or manufacturing.
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.