Software Engineer - Embedded Automation Jobs in Pullman, WA

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of products and solutions that protect, monitor, and control electric power systems. With a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and quality, SEL empowers critical infrastructure worldwide.

About the role

As a Software Engineer – Embedded Automation at SEL, you will play a pivotal role in building, testing, and deploying firmware for critical power infrastructure. You will also design and implement cutting-edge Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines for embedded systems, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy embedded firmware for power system protection and control devices
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines tailored to embedded system constraints and requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions into hardware platforms
• Ensure robust, reliable, and secure firmware through rigorous testing and validation
• Contribute to system-level architecture decisions that impact performance, scalability, and maintainability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development (C/C++ preferred)
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows

Qualifications

• Experience with power system protection, automation, or related embedded domains
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tooling
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for embedded systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $122,600 to $128,600 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Supportive workplace culture focused on innovation, integrity, and excellence

The position is based at our Pullman, WA headquarters, with regular on-site work required. Remote work is not permitted.