Full-Time

Lead Hardware Engineer

Posted on 5/9/2026

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs protective relays and power solutions

Compensation Overview

$115.3k - $170.3k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Moscow, ID, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Circuit Design
FPGA
Requirements
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: Analog circuit design, analysis, and simulation; Digital circuit design, analysis, and simulation; Microprocessor and FPGA system design; Data acquisition and mixed system design; Ethernet and fiber optic communications interface design; Switching power supply design; Electromagnetic compatibility and standards compliance experience is a plus; Hands on experience with prototyping is a plus; PCB layout experience is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Analyze, design, and develop conventional analog and digital circuits.
  • Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
  • Develop hardware specifications and prepare system level specifications.
  • Write and analyze test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
  • Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.
  • Provide and maintain accurate project plans.
  • Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
  • Mentor and direct the efforts of engineers and technicians.
Desired Qualifications
  • Analog electronics industrial controls design
  • Digital and mixed signal electronics design
  • Industrial controls
  • 3-phase and electric power systems
  • Electric utility telecommunications
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and manufactures devices, software, and systems that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Their products include protective relays and related equipment that monitor and control power systems; they also provide software and system-level solutions to manage and protect electrical grids. SEL’s protective-relay legacy dates back 40 years, and today their devices are used in 173 countries. The company differentiates itself through long-term support: a top 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as its products remain in service, plus strong utilities and private-industry partnerships. SEL’s goal is to modernize the global power grid and keep critical electricity infrastructure smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pullman, Washington

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $50M Moscow facility expands manufacturing for global power protection demand.
  • Hiring 400 employee owners with $21.50 starting wage boosts talent attraction.
  • Two leaders honored by Manufacturing Institute enhances industry reputation.

What critics are saying

  • Moscow facility delays to 2028 from supply chain issues hinder ROI.
  • Siemens and ABB displace SEL in IEC 61869 retrofit market by 2027.
  • Radio solution fails against Motorola due to weak differentiation.

What makes Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories unique

  • SEL-651RD integrates S&C's PulseClosing with IEC 61850-9-2 fiber-optic interface.
  • LINAM UGFI underground fault indicator released from Lake Zurich facility.
  • New land mobile radio targets first responders and critical utilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Family Planning Benefits

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 2nd, 2026
S&C and SEL partner on interoperable grid control solution with 95% lower fault-test energy

S&C Electric Company has announced a collaboration with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on the upcoming SEL-651RD Advanced Digital Control, expanding interoperability for its IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. The partnership combines S&C's PulseClosing Technology, which uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers, with SEL's protection and automation capabilities. The solution uses a fiber-optic interface based on IEC 61869 Sampled Values, simplifying installation and improving measurement accuracy compared to traditional analog cabling. The SEL-651RD will serve as an additional control option for both new and existing IntelliRupter installations, enabling utilities already standardised on SEL to integrate the technology seamlessly. The SEL-651RD is expected to be available for retrofit applications in Q4 2026, with further deployment options planned for 2027.

The Black Chronicle
Aug 11th, 2025
Op-Ed: Which state was ranked the most economically free?

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) recently released its 2025 Freedom Index Rankings for states.

Pullman Radio
Jul 1st, 2025
Pullman School Board Approves Deal To Sell Aquatic & Fitness Center To SEL

The Pullman School Board has approved an agreement to sell the aquatic and fitness center to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Apr 25th, 2025
SEL Receives Purdue Senior Design Partner of the Year Award

SEL receives Purdue Senior Design Partner of the Year Award.

Idaho Business Review
Apr 2nd, 2025
First responders could benefit from SEL radio solution

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has launched a new land mobile radio solution aimed at enhancing emergency communications for first responders, public safety agencies and critical utilities.