Test Engineer

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Test Engineer in Research & Development, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Test Engineer a typical day might include the following:

• Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software testing systems.

• Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Firmware and Power 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.

• Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

• You have 2+ years experience in one or more of the following areas:

• You have experience with object oriented design & object oriented languages (C++, C#, Delphi, Java).

• You have experience with python or other scripting languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of OO design and architectural patterns, Agile development principles and processes & relational database principles and concepts.

• Experience with revision control systems (Git, Mercurial), automated unit testing (MSTest, NUnit, JUnit), with functional testing principles and methodologies.

• Knowledge of SEL products and their applications Modern communications protocols

• Knowledge of digital and analog circuitry, Digital communications and signal processing and Project Management.

Location

Spokane Valley, WA-This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA, where you are minutes from a vast array of outdoor activities to enjoy. Beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains with dozens of hiking trails and miles of biking trails to choose from. A small-town feel, but just minutes from downtown entertainment, dining and shopping in both Spokane, WA and nearby Coeur d'Alene, ID. The perfect place to live if you want the best of both worlds -- small town feel with a little city.

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 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 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 Test Engineer $70,000 - $108,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. 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

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.