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Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is looking for a VP of Engineering to develop solutions across a wide range of ruggedized products and applications. In this role, you will oversee all stages of development, from requirements and design, through implementation and verification, to continuing engineering and customer support. X-ES provides the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment where creative, analytical, and critical thinking is encouraged and rewarded.
Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering management experience with 20 years in engineering (preferred).
• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field.
• Proven ability to manage engineering project development for customers 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 a 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with embedded products 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).

Compensation and Benefits
Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package excellent benefits, including:

• 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)

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 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.
Extreme Engineering Solutions is located in the Madison, WI area. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.
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.
All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.
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