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.
Healthy work/life balance
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employees own 100% of the company
Focused on delivering high quality, reliable products with free technical support as long as the product remains in service
Enjoy getting to the root of problems and inventing solutions to meet customer needs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manager
Mentor and help guide engineers to accomplish their career goals.
Collect and represent team metrics used for planning and executing projects.
Modeling and teaching company values, principles, and processes to promote world-class engineering practices.
Managing activities to attract, hire, and supervise engineers.
Technical
Gather requirements, develop a plan, and execute projects to meet a schedule.
Lead in the design and documentation of safety critical firmware systems.
Create and manage a backlog from the design with a breakdown of tasks for the team.
Collaborate across disciplines and groups to plan and clear blockers for the team.
Communication with Leadership, Program Managers, and direct reports.
Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operations
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development
Knowledge in the following areas:
Programming languages: C, C++
Software development including:
Object oriented design
Unit testing
Debugging
RTOS
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Software development process (Agile)
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)
Preferred Qualifications
Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc)
Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc)
Software Skills:
Test automation
Python
Industrial controls
3-phase electric power systems
Modern communications protocols
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
$136,100 - $201,100. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer 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, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development
- Knowledge of programming languages: C, C++
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Software development process (Agile)
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.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
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.
