Embedded Hardware Engineering Co-Op

Extreme Engineering Solutions; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking Embedded Hardware Engineering Co-Ops to assist with hardware design and production support at our Verona, WI facility for Spring/Summer 2027 and Summer/Fall 2027 terms. Students will rotate to one engineering team based on needs and interests and may focus on board-level design, HDL development, or FPGA projects.

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE, CE, or CS, and bring familiarity with embedded systems, Python, PCB design,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, Python programming, PCB design, digital logic, transmission line theory, numerical analysis, and electrical schematics is beneficial.
• Hands-on approach to engineering with a strong desire to learn new skills in design, testing, and production support environments.

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture, component investigations, DC/DC power design.
• New-product bring-up support, power supply verification.
• Design, build, simulate and maintain FPGA projects.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic assemblies and single-board computers at the component level.
• Perform simulations of high-speed interfaces such as memory and PCIe; interpret S-Parameter charts and optimize via impedance using a 3D Full-Wave Solver.

Skills

Embedded hardware

HDL development

Schematic capture

Power supply design

Signal integrity

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

3D Full-Wave Solver

Job description

• On-site
• Technical
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSOC001741

Description

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking Embedded Hardware Engineering Co-Op’s to assist with various aspects of hardware design and production support. Gain hands-on experience working with advanced technologies from Intel, AMD, and other embedded suppliers. Depending on your assigned team, responsibilities may include one or more of the following: board-level design, HDL development, signal integrity simulations and design for high-speed signals, schematic capture, power supply design and testing, troubleshooting, debug, engineering bring-up, and/or manufacturing support.

All Co-Oppositionsarefull-time and in-person at our Verona, WI facility for the Spring/Summer 2027 Co-Op term (January–August 2027) or a Summer/Fall 2027 Co-Op term (May – December 2027). This opportunity typically requires students to take a semester away from school to accommodate the full-time schedule.

X-ES hires multiple co-ops each term, with each student being assigned to one engineering teambased on business needs, experience, and interests.Candidates will beconsidered for all positions.Candidates arewelcometo includea desired focus areain their cover letter or resumeif one is known.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schematic capture,componentinvestigations, DC/DC power design
• Newproductbring-up support, power supply verification
• Design, build, simulate andmaintainFPGA projects
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic assemblies and single board computers down to thecomponentlevel
• Perform simulations of high-speed interfaces such as memory and PCIe, interpret S-Parameter charts, perform waveform capture, andoptimizevia impedance using a 3D Full-Wave Solver

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing aBachelor’s orMaster’sdegree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Familiarity withsome of the following:embedded systems, Cor Pythonprogramming, printed circuit boards, digital logic,transmission line theory,numerical analysis,and electrical schematics is beneficial
• Hands-on approach to Engineering,includinga strong desireto learn new skills in design, testing, and production support environments.
• Self-motivatedwitha strong senseof urgencyand capable ofworking with small, dedicated engineering teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate with software and embedded design engineers
• Interested in developingleadershipskills and practicing these in a professional environment

Compensation and Benefits

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

• No-deductible, low-copay group health insurance (90% employer paid).
• Eligibility for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%. Roth option is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

X-ES is proud of its strong university partnerships and offers multiple student opportunities each year. Student employees make direct contributions to the company’s products, processes, and day-to-day operations.

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, visitwww.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 Section39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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