Lead Wireless Firmware Engineer – 2024-15009-8101

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12243964 About Us

Were a dynamic team of professional embedded firmware engineers
dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more
economical. We work in a company full of innovators, inventors, and
problem solvers. Were looking for colleagues who are passionate about
developing hard real-time wireless and sensor devices deployed in
critical infrastructure applications.

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in electrical power grids around
the world. They make outages safer and shorter in duration. They add
enhanced cybersecurity, smarter automation, and faster communication.
They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other
pieces of the grid to go faster.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

– Design, develop, and test firmware for 5G/4G cellular and IoT
devices.

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– Prepare and maintain specification, design, and test documentation.

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– Stay updated with the latest advancements in cellular and IoT
technology and integrate them into our products.

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– Debug and resolve firmware issues related to cellular connectivity.

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– Understand hardware, firmware, and software interactions and
collaborate with other engineers across disciplines.

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– Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operations.

This job may be for you if…

– B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer
Science or a related field

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– Typically, 5 years of experience in one or more of the following
areas:

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– Embedded systems firmware development including:

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– Real-time firmware design

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– C/C and assembly languages

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– Low level RTOS or Embedded Linux Development experience

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– Embedded firmware architectural design experience

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– IoT and cellular development experience including:

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– Proven experience in firmware development for cellular devices and
connected device drivers

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– Strong knowledge of cellular technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G) and IoT
protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP)

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– Familiarity with industry standards and protocols (e.g., 3GPP, GSMA
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– Experience with regulatory body testing process (e.g., FCC, PTCRB)

Location Information

Spokane Valley, WA

SEL Spokane valley is located just a few miles east of Spokane
Washington. It is a city that seamlessly blends mid-sized charm with
big-city amenities. The location is near skiing, hiking, mountain biking
and is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.

Lake Zurich, IL

Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Americas third largest
city. The location affords you all the perks a true global city has to
offer, and the suburban location is ideal for those looking for a more
relaxed place to live and work.

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.

– Were 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer
funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K 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 le ve 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.

The salary range for a Lead Firmware Engineer is $83,400-$130,200. We
are open to reviewing additional candidates with differing experience.
Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
We base our starting pay offer and title on location and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.