Hardware Engineer - FPGA Design - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL's R&D Communications, Networking, and Precise Time Group is searching for a FPGA Design Engineer to join our growing team. We design, build and test communications products for industrial and utility market with an emphasis on quality, reliability and performance. In this role, you will be working on innovative RTL designs for Rugged Ethernet Switches, Satellite Clocks, software-defined networking and other communication products with industry leading performance and cybersecurity. This opportunity is for Engineers of all experience levels! Close-knit teams provide ample opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of product development from concept to production. Our team is located at SEL's R&D headquarters in Pullman, Washington. See www.selinc.com to learn how our products make electric power safer, more reliable and more economical. As a Hardware Engineer, a typical day might include the Following: + Writing, reviewing, testing, and deploying RTL code, usually in VHDL. + Working with one of several FPGA-based communications products made by SEL. + Some designs include Ethernet switching fabrics, software-defined networking, protocol converters, high accuracy timing systems, algorithm design, and more. + Time in our fully-equipped R&D labs, with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and specialized test equipment to physically validate your design in hardware. This Job might be for you if: + You have a B.S. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. + You have experience in at least 2 of the following areas: + o Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog + o Xilinx/Intel/Microchip FPGA Tools + o Simulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of Digital Logic + o Verification and Validation + o Electronic Circuit Design + o Firmware Design with Microcontrollers/Microprocessors using C/C++ + You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills. + You are passionate about RTL digital logic design for FPGA based systems. + You enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions involving multiple disciplines. Location Pullman, WA - SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. 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. We anticipate filling this position as a Hardware Engineer $$(88,000) - $$ (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 careers@selinc.com . 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.