Senior VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) seeks a Senior Engineer to lead VHDL RTL digital logic design for FPGA-based products. You will create documentation, write verification test plans, and collaborate with product managers to shape new concepts for critical infrastructure solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in RTL/FPGA work, strong C/C++ firmware exposure, and excellent communication skills. This on-site position is based in Pullman, WA with comprehensive benefits and ESOP

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of combined experience in RTL digital design and related areas.
• Experience in at least two of: RTL design with FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog), firmware design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors (C/C++), simulation/timing analysis, and RTL verification.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor others and share knowledge.
• Strong writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Background check satisfactory to SEL and a negative drug test.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects.
• Create and maintain internal RTL design documentation.
• Write test plans and develop test harnesses for RTL verification.
• Prepare system-level specifications and review designs with peers.
• Provide and maintain accurate project plans and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with product managers on new concepts and enhancements.
• Engage with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality products for critical infrastructure.
• Design RTL digital logic for FPGAs and address challenging problems with creative solutions.

Skills

RTL Digital Design

VHDL/Verilog

FPGA Design

C/C++

Simulation & Timing

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx FPGA

Intel FPGA

Microchip/Microsemi/Actel

Lattice FPGA

Job description

Senior Engineer (VHDL RTL Digital Logic Design)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and installs world‑class products and solutions for use in critical infrastructure, making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects.
• Create and maintain internal RTL design documentation.
• Write test plans and develop test harnesses/stimulus for RTL functional verification.
• Prepare system‑level specifications.
• Participate or moderate peer reviews of designs, documentation, and test plans.
• Provide and maintain accurate project plans and labor estimates.
• Work closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.
• Engage with cross‑discipline teams to deliver world‑class products for critical infrastructure.
• Design RTL digital logic for FPGAs and solve difficult problems with creative solutions.
• Use knowledge of networking/Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG‑B.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
  • RTL Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog (Xilinx, Intel FPGA (Altera), Microchip (Microsemi/Actel), Lattice Semiconductor).
  • Tools Firmware Design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors using C/C++.
  • Simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis of digital logic.
  • Functional verification of RTL digital logic.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Strong writing, technical documentation, and speaking skills.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or training.
• Strong project management knowledge and skills.

Location

Pullman, WA

Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small‑town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Benefits

• 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.
• Other benefits include wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

We anticipate filling this position as a Development Lead Hardware Engineer: $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.

Equality and Diversity

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About SEL

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. SEL is a 100 percent employee‑owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has manufactured products in the United States since 1984, serving customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.