Firmware Engineer - Protection Systems Platforms

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 84,200 - 144,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

10 paid holidays

Annual vacation accrual starting at 12

9 paid sick days

Paid family and medical leave 90% pay

STEM courses and apprenticeships

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA is seeking an Associate Firmware Engineer to develop hard real-time embedded software for safety-critical power systems. You will participate in design, implementation, documentation, and testing, collaborating with hardware and software engineers.

The role emphasizes learning SEL processes, writing and documenting designs, and growing with a 100% employee-owned company that values growth, mentorship, and a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in C and C++ programming and embedded software.
• Experience in software development including OO design, unit testing, and debugging.
• Strong writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and test safety-critical embedded systems.
• Understand hardware-software interactions.
• Collaborate across Hardware and Software teams.
• Learn SEL engineering processes and products.
• Follow SEL Values and Principles of Operations.
• Understand, create, and simplify.

Skills

C

C++

Unit testing

Debugging

Object oriented design

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Conan

Git

Clearcase

Job description

About Us

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. Long term career development and growth opportunities. Hands on training and mentorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, documentation, and testing of safety critical embedded systems.
• Understand hardware and software interactions.
• Collaborate across disciplines with Hardware and Software engineers.
• Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.
• Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology.
• 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.
• 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

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

Location

Pullman, WA – SEL’s corporate office is in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

Associate Firmware Engineer $84,200 - $124,400 Firmware Engineer $97,700 - 144,400. 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.

Company Culture

We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. 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.

Equal Opportunity

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. 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.