Electrical Design 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and 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

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 workspaces. 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.

About X-ES

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 them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES 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.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.