Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer

Posted:
5/26/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
North Carolina, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.
  • Understand hardware and software interactions and collaborate with Hardware 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.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • Typically, 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Embedded systems firmware development including: Real-time, firmware design, C and assembly languages, C++
  • Graphical User Interface applications in Windows environments including: Object oriented design, Object oriented languages (C++, C#)
  • Test development including: Python and Perl, Other scripting languages

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industrial controls
  • 3-phase electric power systems
  • Modern communications protocols
  • Digital and analog circuitry
  • Digital communications and signal processing
  • Project management

Location: Charlotte, NC

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 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

Firmware/ Embedded Software Engineer $97,740 - $144,460

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on 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.