Firmware Engineering Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Embedded & Firmware role at SEL. Washington · full-time · $129,200–$193,900 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide engineers’ development while overseeing hiring and supervision across the team
- Use team metrics to plan projects and track their execution
- Set project requirements and schedules, then lead safety-critical firmware design and documentation
- Turn designs into a team task backlog and work across groups to remove delivery blockers
- Keep leadership, program managers, and direct reports informed about project work
What you bring
- A bachelor’s in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
- At least seven years developing embedded or firmware systems
- Working knowledge of C or C++, RTOS, debugging, unit testing, and object-oriented design
- Clear writing, documentation, and speaking skills, plus familiarity with Agile development
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can lead engineers and projects while remaining hands-on with safety-critical firmware. The position is based in Pullman, Washington. Hiring is contingent on satisfactory background-check results and a negative drug test.
From the employer
We’re a team of professional embedded/firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about developing hard real-time systems in critical applications.
- Healthy work/life balance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employees own 100% of the company
- Focused on delivering high quality, reliable products with free technical support as long as the product remains in service
- Enjoy getting to the root of problems and inventing solutions to meet customer needs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manager
- Mentor and help guide engineers to accomplish their career goals.
- Collect and represent team metrics used for planning and executing projects.
- Modeling and teaching company values, principles, and processes to promote world-class engineering practices.
- Managing activities to attract, hire, and supervise engineers.
Technical
- Gather requirements, develop a plan, and execute projects to meet a schedule.
- Lead in the design and documentation of safety critical firmware systems.
- Create and manage a backlog from the design with a breakdown of tasks for the team.
- Collaborate across disciplines and groups to plan and clear blockers for the team.
- Communication with Leadership, Program Managers, and direct reports.
- Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operations
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development
- Knowledge in the following areas:
- Programming languages: C, C++
- Software development including:
- Object oriented design
- Unit testing
- Debugging
- RTOS
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Software development process (Agile)
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL
- Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
- Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc)
- Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc)
- Software Skills:
- Test automation
- Python
- Industrial controls
- 3-phase electric power systems
- Modern communications protocols
Location:
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.
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
Engineering Manager $129,200 - $193,900
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.
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.
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