Firmware Engineering Manager

About the role

SEL Inc., a team of embedded and firmware engineers focused on making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical, is looking for a Firmware Engineering Manager in Pullman, WA. The role leads a team of engineers working on hard real-time systems in critical applications, with a focus on mentoring, project delivery and safety-critical firmware.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and guide engineers toward their career goals, and model company values, principles and processes.
• Manage hiring and supervision of engineers, and collect and present team metrics used for planning and executing projects.
• Gather requirements, develop plans and execute projects on schedule.
• Lead the design and documentation of safety-critical firmware systems.
• Create and manage a backlog broken down into tasks for the team, and collaborate across disciplines to clear blockers.
• Communicate with leadership, program managers and direct reports, and follow SEL's values and principles of operation.

Required profile

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development.
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results.

Required skills

• C and C++ programming.
• Object-oriented design, unit testing and debugging.
• RTOS.
• Agile software development process.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.

Preferred: Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Git, Clearcase, test automation, Python, industrial controls, three-phase electric power systems and modern communication protocols.

What we offer

• Pay range of $129,200 - $193,900, depending on experience and level.
• 100% employee-owned company with an employer-funded ESOP and 401(k).
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 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.