Software Engineer

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 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.