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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- **Location:** Pullman, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $84,200.0 - $124,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Signal Processing, Software Systems, Scripting, Information Technology, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73965401-associate-software-engineer

## About the Role

One of the following:
-- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
Knowledge 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 Window environments including:
-- object oriented design
-- object oriented languages (C++, C#, Delphi, Java)
-- Embedded Linux systems development including:
-- C, C++, Python
-- Other scripting languages
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), Industrial controls
3-phase electric power systems
Modern communications protocols
Digital and analog circuitry
Digital communications and signal processing
Project management

## Description

1. Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.
 2. Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers.
 3. Participate in the development of designs and test documentation.
 4. Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.
 5. Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology.
 6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
 7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
 8. Other duties as assigned.


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