Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 3 days ago
Lead Firmware Engineer
Idaho - Boise
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to build firmware for their power quality meters, which are essential for managing global power infrastructure. This role involves designing and implementing embedded firmware, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers.
ElectronicsSoftwareManufacturingLinuxOpen Source
Responsibilities
Designing, implementing, testing, and documenting embedded firmware and software systems
Collaborating closely with RTL and Hardware Engineers to understand and optimize firmware interactions
Developing clear and testable requirements, robust designs, and thorough verification strategies
Mentoring Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Technicians
Serving as a technical point of contact for internal customers and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Hold a B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Ability to read, understand, and work from hardware schematics and datasheets
Enjoy collaborating with HW, RTL and software engineers
Have 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Embedded systems firmware development
Real-time firmware design
C, C++, and assembly
Object-oriented design and programming
Scripting languages (e.g., Python)
RTL and FPGA development
Digital communications or signal processing
Three-phase electric power systems
Industrial controls
Digital and analog circuit design
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.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Joey Nestegard
Executive Vice President
Edmund O. Schweitzer
President
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