Lead Firmware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Health insurance

401(k)/retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, WA, is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to design, implement and test safety-critical firmware for hard real-time systems.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to SEL processes while enjoying generous benefits. This on-site role emphasizes reliability, safety, and innovation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge in C, C++ programming languages.
• Software development including OO 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.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, implementation, documentation and testing of safety critical firmware systems.
• Understand hardware and software interactions.
• Collaborate across disciplines with Hardware and Software engineers.
• Mentor and help develop new engineers.
• Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes and products.
• Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operations.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.

Skills

C

C++

Unit testing

Debugging

Documentation

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CE/CS/EE

Tools

RTOS

Git

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, implementation, documentation and testing of safety critical firmware systems.
• Understand hardware and software interactions.
• Collaborate across disciplines with Hardware and Software engineers.
• Mentor and help develop new 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
• 5+ years of 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
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Software Skills: RTO, Test automation, Python, Software development process (Agile)

Location

Pullman, WA

Benefits

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

Lead Firmware Engineer $115,300 - $170,400

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.