Firmware Engineering Manager

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring a Firmware Engineering Manager for its R&D Communications product group in Washington/Pullman. You will develop and support the Satellite Synchronized Network Clocks and Precise Time product line, acting as technical lead on complex embedded Linux firmware projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and break down a backlog of tasks for the team, and supervise and develop individual contributors.
• Create and maintain internal design documentation, write test plans and procedures, and prepare design and system-level specifications.
• Participate in or moderate peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans.
• Maintain accurate project plans and labor estimates.
• Work with product managers on new product concepts, enhancements and long-term strategy, and collaborate with cross-discipline teams.

Required profile

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 8+ years of engineering or management experience in embedded Linux/RTOS firmware development using C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to design, produce and support successful products, and strong desire to develop employees and lead projects.
• Team player who can mentor others, learns quickly and has strong technical writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results.

Required skills

• Embedded Linux/RTOS firmware development in C/C++
• Networking and Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG-B
• Preferred: software development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins), source control (Git, Mercurial), test automation and scripting, modern communication protocols and cybersecurity best practices

What we offer

• Pay range of $145,000 - $214,000 per year for an Engineering Manager I position.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus retirement benefits including an ESOP and 401(k).
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.