Firmware Engineering Manager

Embedded/Firmware EngineerWe're a team of professional embedded/firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. We're looking for colleagues who are passionate about developing hard real-time systems in critical applications.BenefitsHealthy work/life balanceEmployee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employees own 100% of the companyFocused on delivering high quality, reliable products with free technical support as long as the product remains in serviceEnjoy getting to the root of problems and inventing solutions to meet customer needsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManagerMentor and help guide engineers to accomplish their career goals.Collect and represent team metrics used for planning and executing projects.Modeling and teaching company values, principles, and processes to promote world-class engineering practices.Managing activities to attract, hire, and supervise engineers.TechnicalGather requirements, develop a plan, and execute projects to meet a schedule.Lead in the design and documentation of safety critical firmware systems.Create and manage a backlog from the design with a breakdown of tasks for the team.Collaborate across disciplines and groups to plan and clear blockers for the team.Communication with Leadership, Program Managers, and direct reports.Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of OperationsUnderstand. Create. Simplify.Required QualificationsB.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience7+ years of experience in embedded/firmware developmentKnowledge in the following areas:Programming languages: C, C++Software development including:Object oriented designUnit testingDebuggingRTOSStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsSoftware development process (Agile)Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsSoftware development tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc)Source control tools (Git, Clearcase, etc)Software Skills:Test automationPythonIndustrial controls3-phase electric power systemsModern communications protocolsLocation: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 access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.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 $136,100 - $201,100. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.Communication with ApplicantsWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.