Software Project Engineer

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Remote

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $94100 - $124656. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Software Project Engineer!

Are you passionate about embedded software? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to support our embedded firmware function. As a Software Project Engineer, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. S&C Electronics, a global leader for power reliability products is looking for a Software Project Engineer. Included in this position is the support of intelligent embedded software devices including microprocessor-based switch and fault interrupting controls. Candidates must have a strong background in design and development of embedded software on custom electronics.

This position can be remote (located in the United States) or on-site/hybrid at one of our office locations (Chicago, Alameda, or Franklin). Occasional travel to (10%) to one of these locations may be required for development, system integration/testing, and debugging. In this position, you will report to the Embedded Firmware Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design embedded application firmware for microprocessor-based fault interrupting controls.
• Contribute to the development of architecture design, software specifications, project schedules, task and project completion time estimates, and test plans.
• Develop and optimize FPGA-based solutions using Lattice and Microchip platforms, focusing on high-throughput data paths, timing closure, and efficient resource utilization.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to architect FPGA designs that meet system-level performance and reliability requirements.
• Create and maintain HDL code (VHDL/Verilog) for custom logic blocks, interfaces, and data pipelines.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis using vendor-specific tools (e.g., Lattice Diamond, Microchip Libero).
• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for low power designs, including hardware device drivers.
• Develop and support PC-based engineering test tools as needed.
• Create, execute, and automate Unit Tests.
• Review and implement product requirements.
• Participate in Agile scrum meetings and peer reviews of source code.
• Investigate new technologies and create design documents as necessary.
• Collaborate with hardware and test engineers to support verification and validation of products at the module level and system level.
• Work with product management and field services to resolve firmware-related customer issues.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• 5-7 years of experience developing C/C++ firmware applications and device drivers for low power designs.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing and optimizing FPGA designs using Lattice and Microchip platforms.
• Strong understanding of FPGA architecture, timing constraints, and data throughput optimization-not just translation from C to HDL.
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog, with experience in simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis using tools like Lattice Diamond or Microchip Libero.
• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of programming principles in C/C++.
• Familiarity with real-time operation and low power microprocessor modes.
• Embedded software development experience with and without an operating system.
• Experience with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience working with and writing drivers for common peripherals and interconnects, such as GPIO, I2C, SPI, ADC, DAC, UART, DMA, flash memory.
• Experience with configuration management/process tools: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket/Git.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: electric grid automation and/or control for utility applications, peer-to-peer communications techniques, wired and wireless communications experience (Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).
• Being a team player is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical leadership abilities with good interpersonal skills.
• Continuous learner and self-starter.

Preferred:

• Experience with signal processing (FFT, DFT, waveform analysis) and actuator/motor control is a plus.
• Experience with embedded Linux, Zephyr, or other real time operating systems is a plus.
• Experience with Jenkins, Docker, and Python is a plus.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

No fixed deadline

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