As an Associate Embedded Software Engineer, a typical day might include:
- Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.
- Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers.
- Participate in the development of designs and test documentation.
- Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.
- Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
This job might be for you if you have:
- B.S. in Computer 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#)
-- Embedded Linux systems development including:
-- C, C++, Python, Yocto
-- Other scripting languages
You may be a stronger fit for this position if you have:
- Industrial controls
- 3-phase electric power systems
- Modern communications protocols
- Digital and analog circuitry
- Digital communications and signal processing
- Project management
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: $84,200 - $124,400 annually.
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
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.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
- Embedded systems firmware development (including real-time firmware design)
- C and assembly languages
- Graphical User Interface applications in Windows, object-oriented design
- Object-oriented languages (C++, C#)
- Embedded Linux systems development (C, C++, Python, Yocto)
- Other scripting languages
- Industrial controls
- 3-phase electric power systems
- Modern communications protocols
- Digital and analog circuitry
- Digital communications and signal processing
- Project management
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
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What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.


