Lead Software Engineer - Test Emphasis

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

113d • $80,000 - $124,000

About The Position

We are a team of professional software and test engineers dedicated to delivering the highest quality systems that span hardware, firmware, and software. We are fully committed to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical. Our group is looking for colleagues who are truly passionate about developing software test infrastructure that makes testing complex systems accurate, efficient, intuitive, and accessible. We need engineers who understand what it takes to support critical infrastructure. While the work is consistently challenging, we value continuous learning and professional development. We are constantly striving to be better engineers and to make products that are absolutely safe and reliable.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of modern software development and test automation.
• Demonstrated experience building infrastructure to test mission critical systems.
• Intense focus on quality, security and scalability.
• Expertise with object-oriented languages (Python, C#, C++).
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and efficiently both in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of Agile development principles and processes.
• Proven competence with test automation supporting technologies and architectures.
• Experience with revision control systems (Git).
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Satisfactory background check results and negative drug test results.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 3-phase electric power systems.
• Systems engineering experience.
• Experience with digital communications and modern communications protocols.
• Experience programming, configuring and maintaining industrial controls.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the specification, design, implementation, review, and validation of complex test infrastructure for safety critical systems.
• Build high quality and extremely scalable test infrastructure with an emphasis on automating the test and documentation process.
• Collaborate closely with Firmware, Hardware, Software, and Power Systems Engineers.
• Mentor others and share expertise with team members.
• Serve as a key technical contact for internal customers.
• Ensure long-term value of design and test documentation.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree