Firmware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Washington, DC, United States
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$97,700.0 - $144,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Assembly Language Delphi (Programming Language) C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Data Transmissions Linux on Embedded Systems Firmware Graphical User Interface Python (Programming Language)
+7 more
Object-Oriented Software Development Systems Development Life Cycle Signal Processing Software Systems Scripting Information Technology Process Control Systems

Job description

  • Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.
  • Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers.
  • Prepare and maintain designs and test documentation.
  • Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians.
  • Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • Typically 2+ years experience in one or more of the following areas: – Embedded systems firmware development including:

  • Real-time firmware design
  • C and assembly languages – Graphical User Interface applications in Windows environments including:

  • Object oriented design
  • Object oriented languages (C++, C#, Delphi, Java) – Embedded Linux systems development including:

  • C, C++, Python
  • Other scripting languages, * Industrial controls
  • 3-phase electric power systems
  • Modern communications protocols
  • Digital and analog circuitry
  • Digital communications and signal processing
  • Project management

Benefits & conditions

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:

We anticipate filling this position as a Firmware Engineer $97,700 - 144,400. 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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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