Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Firmware Engineering Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$136K — $201K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development
  • Proficient in C and C++ programming
  • Experienced in software development processes including object-oriented design and unit testing
  • Strong communication skills for documentation and presentations

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and guide engineers towards their career goals
  • Collect and report team metrics for project planning
  • Promote engineering best practices through company values and principles
  • Attract, hire, and manage engineering staff
  • Develop project plans based on gathered requirements and execute them timely
  • Lead design and documentation of safety-critical firmware systems
  • Foster cross-discipline collaboration to resolve project blockers

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive insurance package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Generous paid time off: 10 paid holidays, starting at 12 vacation days, 9 sick days, and paid family/medical leave
  • Growth opportunities including tuition assistance and STEM-related courses
  • Various wellness benefits including fertility and adoption assistance, and flexible spending options
Full Job Description
We're a team of professional embedded/firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. We're looking for colleagues who are passionate about developing hard real-time systems in critical applications.
  • Healthy work/life balance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - Employees own 100% of the company
  • Focused on delivering high quality, reliable products with free technical support as long as the product remains in service
  • Enjoy getting to the root of problems and inventing solutions to meet customer needs


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manager

Mentor and help guide engineers to accomplish their career goals.

Collect and represent team metrics used for planning and executing projects.

Modeling and teaching company values, principles, and processes to promote world-class engineering practices.

Managing activities to attract, hire, and supervise engineers.

Technical

Gather requirements, develop a plan, and execute projects to meet a schedule.

Lead in the design and documentation of safety critical firmware systems.

Create and manage a backlog from the design with a breakdown of tasks for the team.

Collaborate across disciplines and groups to plan and clear blockers for the team.

Communication with Leadership, Program Managers, and direct reports.

Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operations

Understand. Create. Simplify.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development

Knowledge in the following areas:
  • Programming languages: C, C++
  • Software development including:
  • Object oriented design
  • Unit testing
  • Debugging
  • RTOS

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Software development process (Agile)

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc)

Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc)

Software Skills:

Test automation

Python

Industrial controls

3-phase electric power systems

Modern communications protocols

Location

Boise, ID - This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
  • 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
$136,100 - $201,100. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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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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