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(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.\nAs a Senior VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer, a typical day may include the following:\nServing as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects.\n\nCreating and maintaining internal RTL design documentation.\n\nWriting test plans and developing test harnesses/stimulus for RTL functional verification.\n\nPreparing design and system level specifications.\n\nParticipating or moderating peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans.\n\nProviding and maintaining accurate project plans and labor estimates.\n\nWorking closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.\n\nEngaging with cross-discipline teams to deliver world-class products for critical infrastructure.\n\nThis job may be a good fit if you…\nare passionate about designing RTL digital logic for FPGAs.\n\nenjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.\n\nhave experience in both RTL, hardware and firmware development practices.\n\nare knowledgeable in networking/Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and IRIG-B.\n\nwant a career making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nB.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience\n\n8+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas:\nRTL Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog\n\nXilinx, Intel FPGA (Altera), Microchip (Microsemi/Actel), Lattice Semiconductor Tools\n\nFirmware Design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors using C/C++\n\nSimulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of Digital Logic\n\nFunctional verification of RTL Digital Logic\n\nAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment\n\nAbility to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities\n\nAbility to mentor others\n\nStrong writing, technical documentation and speaking\n\nBackground check results satisfactory to SEL\n\nNegative drug test result(s)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nSupervisory experience or training\n\nStrong project management knowledge and skills\n\nLocation\nPullman, 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 access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.\nCompetitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. \nPeople are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.\nWe’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.\nWe offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.\nWe 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.\nWe foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. \nAsk our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.\nPay Range Data\nWe 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.\nCommunication with Applicants \nWe communicate with all applicants. 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