Posted Jun 2, 2026
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems. Understand hardware and software interactions and collaborate with Hardware Engineers. Prepare and maintain designs and test documentation. Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Required Qualifications B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Typically, 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Embedded systems firmware development including: Real-time, firmware design, C and assembly languages, C++ Graphical User Interface applications in Windows environments including: Object oriented design, Object oriented languages (C++, C#) Test development including: Python and Perl, Other scripting languages Preferred Qualifications Industrial controls 3-phase electric power systems Modern communications protocols Digital and analog circuitry Digital communications and signal processing Project management Location: Charlotte, NC 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 Firmware/ Embedded Software Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 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 careers@selinc.com. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
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