Hardware Test Engineer

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a self-directed Hardware Test Engineer to help ensure that X-ES products conform to required specifications through product testing and design verification. They will create procedures, perform testing, analyze results, and identify design defects. The Design Verification Test team is also responsible for verifying that designs function as intended and will test the performance limits of embedded systems designed to operate in rugged environments – including projects for industrial, commercial, military, and aerospace customers.

• Determine conditions and sequence under which tests are conducted
• Develop test plans and procedures
• Perform verifications as described by test plans and procedures to ensure products meet requirements
• Analyze and interpret test data
• Prepare technical reports for production, sales, and/or customer consumption
• Perform initial debug of failed test items and collaborate with technical personnel to resolve issues or characterize defects
• Maintain test equipment and software test libraries
• Regularly communicate with project teams to update them on testing progress, discuss hurdles and defects, and proactively allocate resources

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field;
  Associate’s degree with at least two (2+) years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree (X-ES is open to hiring December 2026 graduates)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer proficiency with a high level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and complete work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI

• Understanding of circuit theory and analysis
• Familiarity with various types of testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, analyzers, multimeters)
• Familiarity with designing for test
• Knowledge of electronic assemblies and computer functionality
• Familiarity with Linux
• Prior experience with embedded systems
• Familiarity with Bash scripting, Python, or similar programming languages

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

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Eligibility for health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%. Roth option is available
• Participation in the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal work spaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give…