Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Firmware Engineering Manager

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

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of engineering or management experience in embedded Linux/RTOS firmware development using C/C++.
  • Proven track record in designing, producing, and supporting successful products/processes.
  • Desire to develop employees and lead projects.
  • Ability to work well in teams and mentor others.
  • Eager to learn new skills quickly and take on new responsibilities.
  • Strong skills in writing, technical documentation, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex embedded Linux firmware projects as the technical expert.
  • Oversee the management and professional development of individual contributors.
  • Prioritize and break down team tasks from a backlog.
  • Document internal designs and maintain clear design documentation.
  • Develop test plans and procedures for product validation.
  • Create comprehensive design and system level specifications.
  • Collaborate with product managers and cross-discipline teams on product strategy and enhancements.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous leave policies including 10 paid holidays, 12+ days vacation accrual, and 9 paid sick days.
  • Support for employee growth through STEM courses, tuition assistance, and development programs.
  • Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits available.
Full Job Description
Firmware Engineering Manager for our R&D Communications product group. In this role, you will develop and support our Satellite Synchronized Network Clocks and Precise Time product line.

As a Firmware Engineering Manager, a typical day may include the following:

Serving as technical lead on complex embedded Linux firmware projects. Performing management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group. Managing and breaking down a backlog of tasks for the team. Creating and maintaining internal design documentation. Writing test plans and developing test procedures. Preparing design and system level specifications. Participating or moderating peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans. Providing and maintaining accurate project plans and labor estimates. Working closely with product managers on new product concepts, enhancements and long-term strategy. Engaging with cross-discipline teams to deliver world-class products for critical infrastructure. Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Understanding. Creating. Simplifying. Other duties as assigned.

This job may be a good fit if you...
  • are passionate about designing firmware for embedded Linux/RTOS systems.
  • enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.
  • have experience from web development, database systems, all the way down to kernel drivers.
  • are knowledgeable in networking/Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG-B.
  • want a career making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.


Required Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 8+ years of engineering or management experience in embedded Linux/RTOS firmware development using C/C++
  • Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes
  • Strong desire to develop employees and lead projects
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and mentor others
  • Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  • Strong writing, technical documentation and speaking


Preferred Qualifications
  • Supervisory experience or training
  • Strong project management knowledge and skills
  • Experience with the following tools:
    • Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.)
    • Source control (Git, Mercurial, etc.)
    • Test automation & scripting (GoogleTest, Ctest, Behave, Python Unittest, Bash, etc.)
    • Modern communications protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
    • Cybersecurity best practices (CVE analysis, threat modeling, etc.)


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

We anticipate filling this position as an Engineering Manager I $136,000 - $201,000 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

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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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