Senior VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer

Job description

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 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. As a Senior VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer, a typical day may include the following: • Serving as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects. • Creating and maintaining internal RTL design documentation. • Writing test plans and developing test harnesses/stimulus for RTL functional verification. • Preparing design and system level specifications. • Participating or moderating peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans. • Providing and maintaining accurate project plans and labor estimates. • Working closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements. • Engaging with cross-discipline teams to deliver world-class products for critical infrastructure. • 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 RTL, hardware and firmware development practices. • are knowledgeable in networking/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. Required Qualifications • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience • 8+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: • RTL Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog • Xilinx, Intel FPGA (Altera), Microchip (Microsemi/Actel), Lattice Semiconductor Tools • Firmware Design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors using C/C++ • Simulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of Digital Logic • Functional verification of RTL Digital Logic • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment • Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities • Ability to mentor others • Strong writing, technical documentation and speaking • Background check results satisfactory to SEL • Negative drug test result(s) Preferred Qualifications • Supervisory experience or training • Strong project management knowledge and skills Location 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.#IND5Competitive 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 We anticipate filling this position as a Development Lead Hardware Engineer $136,000 - $201,000 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. 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.