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# Firmware Engineer - Protection Systems Platforms

- **Company:** Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- **Location:** Pullman, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $84,200.0 - $144,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Network Service, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Git, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=63a33a86e0e08ae9

## About the Role

We are open to reviewing candidates with more experience than the minimum skill set listed below.

 * B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

 * Knowledge in the following areas:

 * Programming languages: C, C++

 * Software development including:

 * Object oriented design

 * Unit testing

 * Debugging

 * Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

 * Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

 * Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Embedded systems firmware development.

 * Software Skills:

 * RTOS

 * Test automation

 * Python

 * Software development process (Agile)

 * Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Conan, etc.)

 * Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc.)

 * Industrial controls

 * 3-phase electric power systems

 * Familiar with network communication protocols

## Description

* Participate in the design, implementation, documentation, and testing of safety critical embedded systems.


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