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Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Company websiteselinc.com (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), opens in new tab)

Base salary $115K  to $170K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Boise, ID

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  • LocationBoise, ID
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (21 min ago) · observed since

About this job

As a Hardware Engineer, a typical day might include the following:  

  • Inventing, analyzing and designing complex and innovative analog and digital systems to meet specifications.

  • Leading large projects of high technical complexity and participating in executive project review processes.

  • Leading hardware design design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.

  • Leading the development of hardware and system level specifications of products for highly complex applications.

  • Writing and reviewing complex test plans, executing or supervising testing, evaluating and reviewing test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks.

  • Providing mentorship and coaching to other engineers and technicians.

  • Participating in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences.

  • Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  • Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

This job might be for you if have: 

  • A B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 6+ years of related of related engineering or management experience.

  • Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies.

  • Demonstrated ability to design, produce and support successful products/processes.

  • The ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager.

  • Excellent leadership and mentorship skills and a strong desire to develop employees and lead projects.

  • The ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems.

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this job if you have: 

  • Familiarity with power utility practices.

  • Strong project management knowledge and skills.

  • Supervisory experience or training.

Location:

This position is 100% on-site in Boise, ID. Boise is the capitol of the gem state (Idaho), located on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

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: Senior Engineer $115,000 - $170,000 annually.

We are open to candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. We base our starting pay offer job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Source: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($115,000) is above 21% of the 8,142 Engineering (non-software) roles nationwide listed on this site; 96 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $116,800 to $160,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Hardware Engineer (this listing)$115K - $170K
Cybersecurity Sales Manager$119,700 - $176,900
Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Project Engineer II - Transmission$120K - $180K
Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Power Systems Automation Engineer$110K - $175K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-09
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Idaho - Boise

Pay Range Data: Senior Engineer $115,000 - $170,000 annually.

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