Senior VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and installs world-class products and solutions for use in critical infrastructure, making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL is hiring a Senior Engineer with a focus in VHDL Register-Transfer Level (RTL) Digital Logic design for our R&D Communications product group. In this role, you will develop and support our Ethernet Security Gateways, Satellite Synchronized Network Clocks, Ethernet Switches, and other communication products.

Key responsibilities

• Serving as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects.
• Creating and maintaining internal RTL design documentation.
• Writing test plans and developing test harnesses/stimulus for RTL functional verification.
• Preparing design and system level specifications.
• Participating or moderating peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans.
• Providing and maintaining accurate project plans and labor estimates.
• Working closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.
• Engaging with cross-discipline teams to deliver world-class products for critical infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: RTL Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog, Xilinx, Intel FPGA (Altera), Microchip (Microsemi/Actel), Lattice Semiconductor Tools.
• Firmware Design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors using C/C++.
• Simulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of Digital Logic.
• Functional verification of RTL Digital Logic.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Strong writing, technical documentation and speaking skills.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or training.
• Strong project management knowledge and skills.

Location

Pullman, WA- This position is located in 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.

Employee Ownership

We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

Health Benefits

We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance

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.

Growth and Development

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 Development Lead Hardware Engineer $136,000 - $201,000 per year. 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.