RTL Engineer

at SEL

Record last updated: 4/28/2026 3:07:01 AM

Current Days Open
235
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$124,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
9/6/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
4/28/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$124,000.00 (Yearly)
4/28/2026

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Full Job Description

As a Power 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 6+ 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- SELs 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. Were 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 Lead Hardware Engineer $95,000 - $124,000 per year. Development Lead Hardware Engineer $110,000 - $142,000. Our pay 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. 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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