The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Software Engineer in Research & Development, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

　　As a Software Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

　　Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of firmware/software systems.

　　Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers.

　　Prepare and maintain designs and test documentation.

　　Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians.

　　Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

　　Understand. Create. Simplify.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　This job might be for you if:

　　You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

　　You have 2+ years experience in one or more of the following areas:

　　Embedded systems firmware development

　　Real-time firmware design

　　C and assembly languages

　　Object oriented design

　　Object oriented languages (C++, Java, Python)

　　You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

　　You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

　　You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

　　Experience in the following areas is a plus:

　　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 401K 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 Software Engineer $70,000 - $ 108,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and 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.

　　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.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.