S&C Electric
As an S&C Electric team member, youll work on projects that have real-world impact. Youll 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. Were 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 tomorrows energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
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&Cs 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 firmwarefunction. As a Software Project Engineer , youll 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 youll Need To Succeed: 5-7 yearsof 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 optimizationnot 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 atTAsupport@sandc.com . #LI-BB1 About Us
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. S&Cs deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Lifeand AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resourcesincluding Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support) Leave Benefits: VacationTime, Sick Time, Paid Holidaysand Company Shutdowndays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Timeand Military Leave Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11%of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic). About the Team
On the (Admin, HR, General Management, Strategy, IT, F&A, HSE, S&L) team, we are responsible for several core business functions and collaborate with departments across S&C to collectively achieve S&C's mission. We are key players in facilitating how S&C provides long-term value to our employee owners. Always focused on the big picture of revolutionizing the energy sector, we take pride in the impact we have on S&C by empowering our team members to succeed. Job Info
Job Identification 104954 Job Category Engineering Posting Date 03/14/2025, 10:35 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift 1 Locations 6601 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60626, US (Remote)
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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&Cs 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 firmwarefunction. As a Software Project Engineer , youll 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 youll Need To Succeed: 5-7 yearsof 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 optimizationnot 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 atTAsupport@sandc.com . #LI-BB1 About Us
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. S&Cs deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Lifeand AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resourcesincluding Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support) Leave Benefits: VacationTime, Sick Time, Paid Holidaysand Company Shutdowndays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Timeand Military Leave Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11%of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic). About the Team
On the (Admin, HR, General Management, Strategy, IT, F&A, HSE, S&L) team, we are responsible for several core business functions and collaborate with departments across S&C to collectively achieve S&C's mission. We are key players in facilitating how S&C provides long-term value to our employee owners. Always focused on the big picture of revolutionizing the energy sector, we take pride in the impact we have on S&C by empowering our team members to succeed. Job Info
Job Identification 104954 Job Category Engineering Posting Date 03/14/2025, 10:35 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift 1 Locations 6601 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60626, US (Remote)
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