VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) is hiring a Hardware Engineer focused on VHDL Register-Transfer Level (RTL) digital logic for its R&D Communications product group. The role involves developing and supporting Ethernet Security Gateways, Satellite Synchronized Network Clocks, Ethernet Switches, and other communication products used in critical infrastructure.

The engineer designs and codes VHDL RTL digital logic for FPGA systems, creates and maintains design documentation, prepares specifications, and writes test plans and test harnesses or stimulus for functional verification. The position also involves peer reviews, maintaining project plans and labor estimates, collaborating with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements, and working with cross-discipline teams. The engineer applies SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is located at SEL’s corporate office in Pullman, Washington. SEL describes its work as supporting safer, more reliable, and more economical electric power, and states that it is 100% employee owned.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: FPGA RTL digital design using VHDL or Verilog; FPGA SOC or microprocessor firmware design using C/C++; simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis of digital logic; or functional verification of RTL digital logic.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Strong writing, technical documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and code VHDL RTL digital logic for FPGA systems.
• Create and maintain internal RTL design documentation.
• Write test plans and develop test harnesses and stimulus for RTL functional verification.
• Prepare design specifications.
• Participate in peer reviews of designs, documentation, and test plans.
• Provide and maintain accurate project plans and labor estimates.
• Work with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to deliver products for critical infrastructure.
• Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• 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: Mid Level