Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and test 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.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Typically, 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Embedded systems firmware development including: Real-time, firmware design, C and assembly languages, C++
• Graphical User Interface applications in Windows environments including: Object oriented design, Object oriented languages (C++, C#)
• Test development including: Python and Perl, Other scripting languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial controls
• 3-phase electric power systems
• Modern communications protocols
• Digital and analog circuitry
• Digital communications and signal processing
• Project management

Location: Charlotte, NC

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

Firmware/ Embedded Software Engineer $89,400 - $134,100

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.