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Embedded/Firmware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Careers
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

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.


As an Embedded/Firmware Engineer
, a typical day might include the following:

Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.

Understand hardware and software interactions and collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineers.

Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.

Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology.


This job might be for you if:

We are open to reviewing candidates with more experience than the minimum skill set listed below.

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • Embedded systems firmware development.

  • Knowledge in the following areas:

    • Programming languages: C, C

    • Software development including:

      • Object oriented design

      • Unit testing

      • Debugging

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Software Skills:

    • RTOS

    • Test automation

    • Python

  • Software development process (Agile)

  • Software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.)

  • Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc.)

  • Industrial controls

  • 3-phase electric power systems

  • Familiar with network communication protocols

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.

Boise, ID- This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

Pay Range Data

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, 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. Associate Software Engineer $84,200 - $124,500 Software Engineer $97,700 -$144,400 per year.

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.

Salary : $84,200 - $144,400

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