Hardware Engineering Manager

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineering Manager for our digital design team. As an Electrical Design Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in partnership with key company stakeholders through the development and sustainment of our diverse product lines. This role has wide-ranging responsibilities and impacts in product development, personnel management, and process ownership with visibility across the organization including at the executive level.

X-ES is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and support of embedded computing solutions for compute-intensive applications. Located on the far west side of Madison, WI, X-ES offers a range of products from commercial-grade to fully ruggedized boards and systems, including COTS products and bespoke solutions.

Our work spans across demanding sectors such as military, communications, commercial, and industrial markets. At X-ES, we are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring that our team members are invested in and benefit from our collective success.

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of the team in support of all assigned product development efforts including technical and schedule challenges and resource assignments
• Lead and mentor a team of embedded hardware engineers, developing the team’s technical and leadership skills
• Build and sustain a collaborative, high-performing team that challenges assumptions, strives for innovative solutions, and maintain a culture of accountability and hunger for success that promotes communication to stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional coordination between the team and other departments
• Contribute to company-wide initiatives affecting the Team while aligning team priorities with company strategy and corporate priorities
• Improve engineering tools, workflows, and processes to reduce inefficiencies
• Balance structure and flexibility, avoiding unnecessary red tape
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining team metrics
• Handle HR-related responsibilities such as compensation discussions, employee engagement, and performance reviews
• Foster a supportive and respectful work environment where employees feel heard and valued

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of relevant engineering experience, including two (2+) years in a management role
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in prior engineering and management roles
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed technical decisions
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI

• Strong technical background with expertise in hardware development, testing, and sustainment
• Proficiency in embedded processor design
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods (Roth option is available)
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

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