Associate Firmware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Excellent benefits

Career development

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and test firmware for embedded systems. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, develop design/test documentation, and grow knowledge of SEL processes and products.

Strong writing and speaking skills, plus ability to learn new skills, are essential. You may contribute across projects, learn SEL principles, and participate in a supportive, employee-owned culture with comprehensive benefits and career

Qualifications

• Proficiency in embedded firmware development.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.
• Understand hardware and software interactions with Hardware Engineers.
• Develop designs and test documentation.
• Learn SEL processes and products.
• Follow SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

C++

Assembly

Real-time firmware

Technical writing

Public speaking

Learning agility

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in EE/CS

Job description

As a Firmware Engineer a typical day might include:

Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems. Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers. Participate in the development of designs and test documentation. Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes. Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if you have:

One of the following: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent Knowledge in embedded systems firmware development including: C++ and assembly languages, Real-time firmware design Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:

Other programming languages, including: C, Python, other scripting languages Experience with debuggers Industrial controls 3-phase electric power systems Modern communications protocols Digital and analog circuitry Digital communications and signal processing Project management

Benefits and culture

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

Pay Range Data: $84,200 - $124,500 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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EEO statement

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Company info

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.