Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Wireless Firmware Engineer
About Us
We’re a dynamic team of professional embedded firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. We work in a company full of innovators, inventors, and problem solvers. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about developing hard real-time wireless and sensor devices deployed in critical infrastructure applications.
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in electrical power grids around the world. They make outages safer and shorter in duration. They add enhanced cybersecurity, smarter automation, and faster communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and test firmware of mission critical firmware.
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Prepare and maintain specification, design, and test documentation.
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Understand hardware, firmware, and software interactions and collaborate with other engineers across disciplines.
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Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operations.
This job may be for you if…
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B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
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Typically, 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Embedded systems firmware development including:
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Real-time firmware design
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C/C++ and assembly languages
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Low level RTOS or Embedded Linux Development experience
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IoT and communication protocol experience including:
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Understanding of the OSI model
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Experience with wireless communication and IoT protocols (MQTT, Bluetooth, COAP, LwM2M, etc)
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Familiarity with industry standards and protocols (e.g., 3GPP, GSMA NA)
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Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
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Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
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Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
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Background check results satisfactory to SEL
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Negative drug test result(s).
Location Information
Spokane Valley, WA - SEL Spokane valley is located just a few miles east of Spokane Washington. It is a city that seamlessly blends mid-sized charm with big-city amenities. The location is near skiing, hiking, mountain biking and is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.
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.
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We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
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We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
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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.
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We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
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Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
The salary range for a Wireless Firmware Engineer is $88,600-$108,200. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with differing experience. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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