Software Engineer

This position develops, tests, and supports embedded software and firmware solutions, collaborates with hardware engineers, maintains technical documentation, and contributes throughout the product development lifecycle.

A typical day as a Software Engineer might include:

• Designing, developing, and testing embedded software and firmware solutions.
• Collaborating with Hardware Engineers to support product development.
• Creating and maintaining technical designs and test documentation.
• Mentoring Associate Engineers and Technicians.
• Applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in daily work.
• Contributing to continuous improvement through SEL’s philosophy: Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned., SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.

Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

• 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: o Real-time firmware design o C and assembly languages

• Graphical User Interface applications in Windows environments including: o Object oriented design o Object oriented languages (C++, C#, Delphi, Java)

• Embedded Linux systems development including: o C, C++, Python o 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)

It is a plus if you have:

• Industrial controls
• 3-phase electric power systems
• Modern communications protocols
• Digital and analog circuitry
• Digital communications and signal processing
• Project management

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Lewiston, ID - This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you’ll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Pay Range: $88,400 - $132,700 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Power Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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.

• 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.