Associate Software Engineer - Vulnerability Assessment

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Infrastructure Defense Division seeks a talented individual for a cybersecurity focused Software Engineer position. The work we perform is some of the most fascinating, challenging, and rewarding that can be found in the power engineering community.

With a team, conduct white and black box testing of devices and software for security flaws and vulnerabilities. Identify areas of concern and recommendations for an improved cybersecurity stance. Will require staying up to date with current security vulnerabilities and mitigation processes.

Note: United States Citizenship is required.

This job might be for you if:

• 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.

• See NICCS Work Role ID: PR-VAM-001 and AN-EXP-001

Required Qualifications

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

• Typically 2+ years experience in one or more areas: Object Oriented and/or Embedded Programming (C, C++, C#, Python). Network Communications (IS and/or ICS Protocols). Digital Forensics- Reverse Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial controls systems

• Information security

• Cyber analysis/operations

• Network security vulnerability

• Advanced network analysis

• Digital communications and signal processing

• 3-phase electric power systems

• Project management

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.

Location

​Pullman, WA- SEL’s 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.

Pay Range:

We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Software Engineer $77,000 - $95,000. 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.