Hardware Test Engineer

About the role

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a self‑directed Hardware Test Engineer to ensure X‑ES products conform to required specifications through product testing and design verification. The role involves creating procedures, performing testing, analyzing results, and identifying design defects. The Design Verification Test team verifies that designs function as intended and tests the performance limits of embedded systems designed for rugged environments, serving industrial, commercial, military, and aerospace customers.

Work location: onsite at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway, Verona, WI.

Responsibilities

• Determine conditions and sequence under which tests are conducted.
• Develop test plans and procedures.
• Perform verifications as described by test plans and procedures to ensure products meet requirements.
• Analyze and interpret test data.
• Prepare technical reports for production, sales, and/or customer consumption.
• Perform initial debug of failed test items and collaborate with technical personnel to resolve issues or characterize defects.
• Maintain test equipment and software test libraries.
• Regularly communicate with project teams to update them on testing progress, discuss hurdles and defects, and proactively allocate resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Open to hiring December 2026 graduates.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with a high level of attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to organize and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work onsite from the Verona, WI facility.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of circuit theory and analysis.
• Familiarity with various types of testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, analyzers, multimeters).
• Familiarity with designing for test.
• Knowledge of electronic assemblies and computer functionality.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Prior experience with embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting, Python, or similar programming languages.

Compensation and Benefits

• No‑deductible, low‑copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid).
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance (100% employer paid).
• Eligibility for health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%; Roth option available.
• Participation in the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees.
• Casual, small‑business culture with no formal dress code, flexible scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces.
• Regular company events and lunches from local pizza places and food carts.
• A comfortable, relaxed environment that encourages 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). As a 100% employee‑owned company, we design and manufacture rugged embedded computing solutions, delivering mission‑critical products while fostering exceptional customer and employee satisfaction. Our state‑of‑the‑art office and manufacturing facility is located in Madison’s growing tech corridor. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.