Hardware Engineer – VHDL RTL Digital Logic

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 Hardware 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.

As a Hardware Engineer in VHDL RTL Digital Logic, a typical day may include the following:

• Analyzing, designing, and coding VHDL RTL digital logic for FPGA systems.

• Preparing and maintaining internal RTL design documentation.

• Conducting moderate to complex peer design reviews.

• Writing test plans, developing testbenches, creating test stimulus and analyzing verification results to demonstrate robustness.

• Developing design specifications and preparing system level specifications.

• Providing and maintaining accurate project plans.

• Managing and/or leading RTL digital logic projects of moderate complexity.

• Collaborating with cross-discipline engineers to deliver world-class products for use in critical infrastructure.

• Working closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.

This job may be a good fit if you…

• are passionate about designing RTL digital logic for FPGAs.

• enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.

• have experience in both hardware and firmware development practices.

• are knowledgeable in 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.

Location Information:

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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.