VP of Engineering

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a VP of Engineering to develop ruggedized embedded products across a wide range of applications. In this role you will oversee all stages of development, from requirements and design through implementation and verification to ongoing engineering and customer support. X-ES offers a high‑tech environment where creative, analytical, and critical thinking is encouraged and rewarded.

• Provide technical leadership and direction for engineering teams.
• Manage product development, innovation, and engineering systems.
• Ensure rigorous design reviews, technical audits, and compliance with customer specifications and contract scope.
• Drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to organizational leadership.
• Lead team development, foster an empowered culture, and drive continuous improvement in engineering processes.

• 10+ years of engineering management experience with 20 years in engineering (preferred).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage engineering project development for customer‑driven products as well as internally driven technology research and development projects.
• Deep understanding of software, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles.
• Expertise in the oversight and optimization of engineering design tools including schematic capture, PCB design, drafting, 3D modeling, thermal management, and other related tools.
• Knowledge of software development tools and methods (Agile).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and solve complex problems.
• Capable of mentoring and/or developing talent.
• Computer proficiency and high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

• Experience with embedded product form factors (VPX, COM Express, SOSA, VME, cPCI, ATCA).
• Familiarity with military requirements (MIL‑STD 810, 461, 464, 704, 1275, DO‑160, 178).
• Experience with product qualification (Shock/Vibe, Temp, Humidity, Altitude, EMI/EMC).
• Familiarity with real‑time software operating systems (Linux, VxWorks).
• Experience with embedded technologies (CPU, FPGA, Network, SSD, DDR, XMC, TPM, IPMC).

• No‑deductible, low‑copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid).
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance (100% employer paid).
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution.
• Participation in the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, X‑ES is the premier provider of mission‑critical embedded products for the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors. Our employees drive innovation and directly benefit from our 100% employee‑owned model, building products that endure extreme conditions worldwide.

Extreme Engineering Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.