Embedded Hardware Engineer - Digital Design
Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking an experienced, highly-motivated individual to create innovative embedded hardware solutions as part of one of the skilled and tight knit design teams. This person will be involved in all aspects of board-level product design through the formal transfer to production. This key position has broad exposure to and close interaction with all aspects of board design, bring-up and debug, production and qualification testing, and production planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform engineering work related to hardware design, debugging, and electronic system testing. Specific responsibilities may include the following:
- Lead or take part in key projects related to product development, bring-up and debug, product testing, and customer support.
- Perform as the lead technical contact with external customers in partnership with a Project Manager.
- Assist with component selection, perform circuit simulation and design, and schematic entry.
- Collaborate closely with and provide guidance to PCB engineers.
- Collaborate with Signal Integrity and Mechanical Engineering teams.
- Collaborate with software and HDL engineers to develop software and firmware.
- Assist in the creation and execution of design verification, qualification, and production test plans.
- Create and review product technical documentation.
- Debug hardware problems down to the component level.
- Manage customer and internal requirements throughout the design process.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with embedded systems and Schematic Entry
- Familiarity with any of the following: PowerPC, Intel and/or Freescale processors, C or C++ programming, Python, HDL, Linux or VxWorks Operating Systems and Utilities, SPICE Simulation, Design for Test, Design for Manufacturability
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a closely-related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree.
- Three (3+) years of hardware design experience.
Compensation and Benefits:
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 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 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.