Electrical Engineering Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of the team in support of all assigned product development efforts including technical and schedule challenges and resource assignments.
• Lead and mentor a team of embedded hardware engineers, developing the team’s technical and leadership skills.
• Build and sustain a collaborative, high-performing team that challenges assumptions, strives for innovative solutions, and maintain a culture of accountability and hunger for success that promotes communication to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional coordination between the team and other departments.
• Contribute to company-wide initiatives affecting the Team while aligning team priorities with company strategy and corporate priorities.
• Improve engineering tools, workflows, and processes to reduce inefficiencies.
• Balance structure and flexibility, avoiding unnecessary red tape.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining team metrics.
• Handle HR-related responsibilities such as compensation discussions, employee engagement, and performance reviews.
• Foster a supportive and respectful work environment where employees feel heard and valued.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of relevant engineering experience, including two (2+) years in a management role.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in prior engineering and management roles.
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed technical decisions.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong technical background with expertise in hardware development, testing, and sustainment.
• Proficiency in embedded processor design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Compensation And Benefits

• 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.

About X-ES

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and support of embedded computing solutions for compute-intensive applications. Located on the far west side of Madison, WI, X-ES offers a range of products from commercial-grade to fully ruggedized boards and systems, including COTS products and bespoke solutions. Our work spans across demanding sectors such as military, communications, commercial, and industrial markets. At X-ES, we are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring that our team members are invested in and benefit from our collective success.