Director of Hardware Engineering

Extreme Engineering Solutions

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

No-deductible health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) employer match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off and holidays

Holidays

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Madison, WI is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering. This role requires overseeing development from design to customer support while managing engineering teams and driving strategic initiatives. Candidates should have over 5 years of management experience and a degree in electrical engineering. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits in a flexible and casual work environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of engineering management experience with a total of 13 years in engineering.
Proven ability to manage engineering project development for customer-driven products.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
Expertise in schematic capture, PCB design, drafting, 3D modeling, thermal management, and related tools.
Knowledge of hardware development tools (EDA, CAD).
Strong leadership and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
Onsite work at Verona, WI required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and direction for hardware engineering teams.
Manage product development and hardware engineering systems.
Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Lead team development and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical direction

Project management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

3D modeling software

CAD software

EDA tools

Job description

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Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is looking for a Director of Hardware 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 hardware engineering teams
Manage product development, innovation, and hardware 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

Five or more (5+) years of engineering management experience with 13 years total 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 customer-driven products as well as internally driven technology research and development projects
Deep understanding of 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 hardware development tools and methods (EDA, CAD)
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)
Experience with embedded technologies (CPU, FPGA, Network, SSD, DDR, XMC, TPM, IPMC)

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.

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