Lead Firmware Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Pullman, WA · Posted September 17, 2026
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About the job
About Us
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
Lead in the design, implementation, documentation and testing of safety critical firmware systems.
Understand hardware and software interactions.
Collaborate across disciplines with Hardware and Software engineers
Mentor and help develop new engineers.
Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.
Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology.
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
5+ years of experience
Knowledge in the following areas:
Programming languages: C, C++
Software development including:
Object oriented design
Unit testing
Debugging
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)
Preferred Qualifications
Software Skills:
RTOS
Test automation
Python
Software development process (Agile)
Location: Pullman, WA
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: Lead Firmware Engineer $ 107,600 - $161,500
Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.
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 careers@selinc.com .
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.