Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Firmware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$115K — $170K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in digital design or related fields
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor peers
  • Strong writing, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
  • Team-oriented with collaborative skills

Responsibilities

  • Invent and design complex analog and digital circuits
  • Lead hardware design reviews for robustness
  • Develop hardware and system specifications
  • Write and review test plans, supervise testing and evaluations
  • Maintain project plans and labor estimates
  • Manage multiple hardware projects and contribute to project processes
  • Mentor engineers and technicians throughout product development

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an ESOP plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off policies including sick leave and holidays
  • Support for personal growth through training and tuition assistance
  • Additional wellness and flexible spending benefits
Full Job Description
As an Embedded/Firmware Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.

Understand hardware and software interactions and collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers.

Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.

Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology.

This job might be for you if:

We are open to reviewing candidates with more experience than the minimum skill set listed below.
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Embedded systems firmware development.
  • Knowledge in the following areas:
    • Programming languages: C, C++
    • Software development including:
      • Object oriented design
      • Unit testing
      • Debugging
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Software Skills:
    • RTOS
    • Test automation
    • Python
  • Software development process (Agile)
  • Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc.)
  • Industrial controls
  • 3-phase electric power systems
  • Familiar with network communication protocols


Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.


Pay Range Data

Lead Engineer $115,290 - $170,349 per year.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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