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.

• 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.

• are passionate about designing RTL digital logic for FPGAs.

• enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.

• have experience in both RTL, hardware and firmware development practices.

• are knowledgeable in networking/Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG-B.

• want a career making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

• 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

• Background check results satisfactory to SEL

• Negative drug test result(s)

• Supervisory experience or training

• Strong project management knowledge and skills

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 a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

#IND5

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.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 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.
• 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 $145,000 - $214,000 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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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.