Hardware Engineer – Navy Electric Power Systems

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for an experienced Hardware Engineer to join its Government Services team in Pullman, WA. The engineer supports the integration of electric power systems for SEL's Navy customers and helps expand SEL's capabilities by starting a new shipboard product line. The work makes electric power safer, more reliable and more economical for the United States Navy. United States citizenship is required.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, design and develop conventional analog and digital circuits, and run moderate to complex design reviews.
• Develop hardware specifications and prepare system-level specifications.
• Write and analyze test plans, run tests and evaluate results for design reviews and project notebooks.
• Maintain product documentation such as data sheets, instruction manuals and design and test records.
• Manage and lead hardware projects of moderate complexity, coordinate engineering with purchasing and manufacturing, and provide accurate project plans.
• Mentor and direct associate engineers and technicians.
• Follow SEL values, principles of operation and world-class manufacturing principles.

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Typically 2+ years of combined experience in at least two of: analog circuit design, digital design with microprocessors or FPGAs, power supply design, PCB layout, or hands-on prototyping (a plus).
• Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills, teamwork ability, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results.

Required skills

• Analog and digital circuit design
• PCB layout
• Power supply design
• Project management

Preferred: industrial controls, voltage and current measurement, mixed-signal electronics, 3-phase and electric power systems, electric utility telecommunications, leadership experience or training.

What we offer

• Pay range of $97,700 - $144,400, depending on experience and skills.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• 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.