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$129k – $194k per year
Location
In office (Pullman)
Seniority
Staff · 8+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is an employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, that designs and manufactures protective relays, automation controllers, communications and cybersecurity products for electric power systems. Founded by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, who shipped the first digital protective relay, it has grown to more than 7,000 employees and serves utilities and industrial customers worldwide with products, engineering services and training. It hires power system protection engineers, software, firmware and hardware engineers, project engineers and managers, quality and compliance staff, sales and accounting roles.

As a RTL Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Invents, analyzes and designs complex analog and digital circuits to meet specifications. Lead hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.

  • Leads in the development of hardware and system level specifications of moderate complexity.

  • Writes and reviews test plans, executes or supervises testing, evaluates and reviews test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks.

  • Prepares and maintains accurate project or program plans. Provides detailed labor estimates.

  • Leads multiple projects or programs of moderate complexity. Participates in the executive project processes.

  • Leads engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in the product development processes. Mentors and coaches other engineers.

  • Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  • Understand. Create. Simplify.

  • Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

  • You have a B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Typically 8+ years of experience in at least 2 of the following areas: -- Digital design with microprocessors and FPGAs -- VHDL/Verilog -- Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi Tools -- Simulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis -- Verification and Validation

  • You have demonstrated ability to mentor others

  • You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

  • You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

  • You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience or training

  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: Digital Signal Processing, control Systems, 3-phase and electric power systems, Electric utility telecommunications

  • Strong project management knowledge and skills

Location

Pullman, WA - SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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

Development Lead Hardware Engineer $129,200 - $193,900

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.

Communication with Applicants

We 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 [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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