Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and installs world-class products and solutions for use in critical infrastructure, making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL is hiring a Hardware Engineer with a focus in VHDL Register-Transfer Level (RTL) Digital Logic design for our R&D Communications product group. In this role, you will develop and support our Ethernet Security Gateways, Satellite Synchronized Network Clocks, Ethernet Switches, and other communication products.
As a Hardware Engineer in VHDL RTL Digital Logic, a typical day may include the following:Analyzing, designing, and coding VHDL RTL digital logic for FPGA systems.
Preparing and maintaining internal RTL design documentation.
Conducting moderate to complex peer design reviews.
Writing test plans, developing testbenches, creating test stimulus and analyzing verification results to demonstrate robustness.
Developing design specifications and preparing system level specifications.
Providing and maintaining accurate project plans.
Managing and/or leading RTL digital logic projects of moderate complexity.
Collaborating with cross-discipline engineers to deliver world-class products for use in critical infrastructure.
Working closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.
are passionate about designing RTL digital logic for FPGAs.
enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.
have experience in both hardware and firmware development practices.
are knowledgeable in Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG-B.
want a career making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Location Information:
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.
#IND5
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.
We anticipate filling this position as a Hardware Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. 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.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Design and code VHDL RTL digital logic for FPGA systems
- Develop and execute testbenches, test stimulus, and verification analysis
- Prepare and maintain RTL design documentation and system-level specifications
- Knowledge of Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) protocols and implementations
- Knowledge of precise timing technologies including PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG-B
- Experience with both hardware and firmware development practices
- Conduct peer design reviews and write test plans
- Manage and/or lead RTL digital logic projects of moderate complexity
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.
