Firmware Engineering Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 136,100 - 201,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work/life balance

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Flexible benefits including medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is looking for a skilled embedded/firmware engineer in Pullman, WA. This role involves mentoring engineers, managing projects, and leading the design of safety-critical firmware systems.

Required qualifications include a B.S. in relevant fields and over 7 years in embedded/firmware development. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development.
• Knowledge in programming languages: C, C++.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide engineers to achieve their career goals.
• Manage activities to attract, hire, and supervise engineers.
• Lead design and documentation of safety-critical firmware systems.

Skills

C

C++

Agile software development

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Job Overview

We’re a team of professional embedded/firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Benefits

• Healthy work/life balance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employees own 100% of the company
• Free technical support for products while they remain in service

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor and help guide engineers to accomplish their career goals.
• Collect and represent team metrics used for planning and executing projects.
• Model and teach company values, principles, and processes to promote world‑class engineering practices.
• Manage activities to attract, hire, and supervise engineers.
• 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.
• Communicate 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 programming languages: C, C++.
• Software development including object‑oriented design, unit testing, debugging, and RTOS.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Satisfactory background check results and negative drug test results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git, Clearcase.
• Software skills in test automation, Python, industrial controls, 3‑phase electric power systems, and modern communications protocols.

Location

Pullman, WA – a location offering an exceptional quality of life, outdoor adventures, and excellent schools.

Pay Range

$136,100 – $201,100.

Benefits Summary

Competitive pay, superior benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay; growth opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs; flexible spending, fertility, and adoption benefits.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Company Mission

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world, preventing blackouts and improving power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost.