Senior Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Boise, ID

1d • $160,000 - $235,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Senior Hardware Engineer a typical day might include the following: Invents, analyzes and designs highly complex and innovative analog and digital systems to meet specifications. Leads hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness. Leads in the development of hardware and system level specifications of products for highly complex applications. Writes and reviews complex test plans, executes or supervises testing, evaluates and reviews test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks. Prepares and maintains detailed labor estimates and accurate project or program plans, as required. Leads large projects of high technical complexity. Participates in the executive project review processes. Leads engineers, associate engineers and technicians in the product development processes. Mentors and coach other engineers. Participates in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences. This job might be for you if: B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience Typically 10+ years design experience in the electronic industry with expertise in at least two of the following areas: analog circuit design digital design with microprocessors power supply design digital design with emphasis on Programmable Logic including: VHDL/Verilog Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi Tools Simulation, Timing Analysis, and Synthesis Demonstrated broad technical knowledge Excellent leadership and mentorship skills Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures Familiarity with power utility practices Strong project management knowledge and skills Supervisory experience or training Location Information: 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. 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: We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Hardware Engineer with the pay range of $160,000 - $235,000 annually. 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 [email protected]. 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.

Requirements

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 10+ years design experience in the electronic industry with expertise in at least two of the following areas: analog circuit design digital design with microprocessors power supply design digital design with emphasis on Programmable Logic including: VHDL/Verilog Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi Tools Simulation, Timing Analysis, and Synthesis
• Demonstrated broad technical knowledge
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills
• Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
• Familiarity with power utility practices
• Strong project management knowledge and skills
• Supervisory experience or training

Responsibilities

• Invents, analyzes and designs highly complex and innovative analog and digital systems to meet specifications.
• Leads hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Leads in the development of hardware and system level specifications of products for highly complex applications.
• Writes and reviews complex test plans, executes or supervises testing, evaluates and reviews test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks.
• Prepares and maintains detailed labor estimates and accurate project or program plans, as required.
• Leads large projects of high technical complexity.
• Participates in the executive project review processes.
• Leads engineers, associate engineers and technicians in the product development processes.
• Mentors and coach other engineers.
• Participates in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior