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 Senior 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 Senior VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer, a typical day may include the following:- Serving as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects.
- Creating and maintaining internal RTL design documentation.
- Writing test plans and developing test harnesses/stimulus for RTL functional verification.
- Preparing design and system level specifications.
- Participating or moderating peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans.
- Providing and maintaining accurate project plans and labor estimates.
- Working closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.
- Engaging with cross-discipline teams to deliver world-class products for critical infrastructure.
This job may be a good fit if you...- are passionate about designing RTL digital logic for FPGAs.
- enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.
- have experience in both RTL, hardware and firmware development practices.
- are knowledgeable in networking/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.
Required Qualifications- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
- RTL Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog
- Xilinx, Intel FPGA (Altera), Microchip (Microsemi/Actel), Lattice Semiconductor Tools
- Firmware Design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors using C/C++
- Simulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of Digital Logic
- Functional verification of RTL Digital Logic
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to mentor others
- Strong writing, technical documentation and speaking
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL
- Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications- Supervisory experience or training
- Strong project management knowledge and skills
LocationPullman, 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.
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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 DataWe anticipate filling this position as a Development Lead Hardware Engineer $145,000 - $214,000 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.
