Automated Test Software Manager

EXTREME ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

ESOP program

Holidays

Job summary

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Automated Test Software (ATS) team in Verona, WI. You will provide technical and organizational leadership, guide staffing, manage project risks, and drive continuous improvement across software development, testing, and deployment.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Design Verification, Hardware Engineering, and other groups to define requirements, promote best practices, ensure quality, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• On-site work at Verona, WI facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Automated Test Software team.
• Oversee development, integration, deployment, and maintenance of software.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Hardware teams to define requirements.
• Promote software engineering practices: reviews, version control, CI.
• Ensure testability, maintainability, and production readiness.
• Manage priorities, resources, schedules, and risks.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve quality and efficiency.
• Foster an inclusive, accountable team environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Test automation

Job description

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Automated Test Software (ATS) team. This team develops software used in manufacturing to program and electrically verify product assemblies, confirm product functionality, and ensure product conformance. The manager will oversee software development and delivery while providing technical and organizational leadership, managing staffing and employee performance, addressing project and operational risks, and driving continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Automated Test Software team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support for employees’ professional growth
• Oversee the development, integration, deployment, and maintenance of reliable software used to program, test, and verify X-ES products
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Test, Design Verification, Hardware Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and support production needs
• Establish and promote effective software engineering practices, including design reviews, code reviews, version control, automated testing, and continuous integration
• Ensure software solutions are appropriately tested, documented, maintainable, and suitable for use in a manufacturing environment
• Guide the team in diagnosing complex problems involving interactions among software, hardware, and test equipment
• Manage priorities, resources, schedules, and risks to support successful project delivery and manufacturing operations
• Evaluate and introduce technologies, tools, and methods that improve software quality, engineering efficiency, and test effectiveness
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes open communication, accountability, and knowledge sharing
• Monitor employee performance, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support staffing and workforce planning
• Collaborate with engineering and organizational leadership to continuously improve development and test processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Seven or more years of applicable engineering experience in a professional environment
• Experience developing software that interfaces with programmable devices, embedded hardware, electronic systems, test equipment, or similar low-level systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed technical and organizational decisions
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Two or more years of experience in a managerial or engineering leadership role
• Experience developing automated test software or software used to program, configure, test, or verify electronic assemblies in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical background in software development, testing, integration, and deployment
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages used for embedded systems or automated testing
• Experience with modern development practices and tools, including Git, issue-tracking systems, automated testing, and continuous integration
• Experience debugging interactions among software, embedded hardware, instrumentation, and test equipment
• Knowledge of software development life-cycle approaches, including Agile and waterfall methodologies
• A commitment to developing employees, improving engineering processes, and delivering dependable software solutions

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)
• 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.

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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