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 maintains 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.

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 and 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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