Job Description:

The Government Services Department at SEL designs embedded devices that help meet the communication, metering, and power protection needs of the U.S. government.


As an FPGA design engineer, you will work with firmware, hardware, automation, and power engineers to spec, design, code, and test the programmable logic for FPGAs and SoCs. You will be developing complex RTL using HDL for a fleet of devices that make electric power safter, more reliable, and more economical. SEL is committed to providing its engineers an environment of innovation in the power industry. You will have opportunities to invent and improve standards and own patents.



US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED



As a FPGA Design Engineer, a typical day might include the following:


-- Designing data acquisition, digital signal processing, and communication protocol sub-systems.


-- Working with firmware engineers to define cross-discipline interfaces.


-- Modeling low-level and system-level designs using software languages like Python or MATLAB.


-- Writing RTL component interface specifications, HDL code, and unit test simulations.


-- Synthesizing and integrating your HDL into hardware and performing in-system verification.


-- Reviewing others' work.


-- Mentoring junior engineers in FPGA development.


This job might be for you if:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 2-4 years of experience in at least one of the following areas:
-- Digital design with MPSoCs and/or FPGAs/CPLDs
-- Digital design with emphasis on programmable logic including:
-- VHDL/Verilog
-- Xilinx/Altera/Microsemi Tools
-- Simulation, Timing, Analysis, and Synthesis
Demonstrated ability to mentor others


Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience or training
Knowledge of one or more of the following:


-- Embedded firmware development in C/C++


-- Tool Command Language (Tcl)
-- Industrial controls
-- 3-phase and electric power systems
-- Electric utility telecommunications
Strong project management knowledge and skills



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.
  
  

Pay Range Data


We anticipate filling this position as an 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 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.



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