Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Firmware Engineering Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$136K — $201K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in engineering or equivalent experience with 8+ years in firmware engineering or management
  • Strong technical knowledge in embedded systems and microcontrollers
  • Experience in firmware development processes
  • Excellent communication skills for documentation and presentations
  • Ability to mentor engineers and solve complex technical challenges

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee firmware development initiatives and ensure high-quality project outcomes
  • Assist in portfolio planning and help shape long-term technology strategies
  • Manage hiring, training, and development of the firmware engineering team
  • Represent the firmware team in external meetings and internal technical sessions
  • Promote company values and best practices within the engineering team

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid leave options including 10 holidays and 12 days of vacation per year
  • Support for professional growth through STEM courses and tuition assistance
  • Additional wellness and flexible spending benefits available
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

Pullman, WA- Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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
$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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