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About this Firmware Engineer role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Onsite · Idaho - Boise

We’re a team of professional embedded/firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.  We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about developing hard real-time systems in critical applications. Joining our team means you get:

  • Healthy work/life balance.

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employees own 100% of the company.

  • A team focused on delivering high quality, reliable products with free technical support as long as the product remains in service.

  • To the root of problems and inventing solutions to meet customer needs.

As a Firmware Engineer, a typical day might include the following:  
  • Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of software systems

  • Understand software interactions with external hardware and software assets

  • Collaborate with the development team, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders to achieve solutions

  • Author and maintain specification, design, and testing documentation

  • Actively participate in code reviews

  • Update, design, automate, and test processes

  • Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes

  • Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology

  • Mentor and train interns and Associate Engineers

This job might be for you if: 

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent

2+ years of experience in most of the following areas:

  • Backend programming languages (C++, C, Python, C#, or equivalent)

  • Frontend technologies (React)

  • Relational databases (Postgres or equivalent)

  • Source control technologies (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub)

  • CI/CD pipeline technologies (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

  • Knowledge of Ethernet Communication and networking

  • Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.)

  • Secure software development lifecycle

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

  • Debugging (gdb or equivalent)

  • Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (Gherkin/Behave)

  • Agile development principles, processes, and tools

Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment

Drive for self-improvement

It would be nice if you had:

Basic knowledge of power systems

Knowledge of one or more of the following areas:

  • Industrial Controls

  • Process Automation

  • Application Engineering

Frontend programming languages (JavaScript and TypeScript)

Location  

Boise, ID- This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

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.

Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Firmware Engineer. 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. 

Associate Software Engineer: $84,200 - $124,500 per year

Software Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400 per year

Lead Software Engineer: $115,300 - $170,400 per year.

Communication with Applicants 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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How this Firmware Engineer salary compares

This role pays $104,350/yrbelow the typical range for Firmware Engineer roles.

$105,115 median $165,347 $226,330

Typical range $130,947–$203,313/yr, from 225 comparable Firmware Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Firmware Engineer salary insights →

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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