Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a Test Engineering Co-Op to assist with aspects of hardware/software testing related to ensuring that X-ES products meet functional requirements and specifications. Responsibilities include developing, releasing, and executing testing for X-ES products. You’ll be exposed to test infrastructure and development practices and major embedded industry technologies to create solutions in our engineering and manufacturing facility.

This position is full-time and in-person at our Verona, WI facility for January–August of 2025. This typically requires students to take a semester off of school to accommodate.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with:
• Linux build systems
• Bootloaders
• Bash
• An ability to speak to an audience (4–8 people)
• Basic understanding of how to use/operate test equipment (oscilloscope, digital multimeter, arbitrary function generators, programmable power supplies, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems systematically

Required Skills

• Has an experience level equivalent to that of a Junior in university enrolled in a CS/CE/EE/Physics/BioMed/Aerospace program
• Working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree (must remain a student for the duration of the co-op)
• Basic circuit analysis
• Organizational skills that manifest as an ability to concisely document/communicate what was done
• Multitasking-oriented mindset
• Collaborative personality
• Basic understanding of digital logic
• Troubleshoot/debug issues and fix bugs as they arise (hardware- and software-oriented)
• Familiarity with:
• Git
• Linux
• Python

Compensation and Benefits

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

• No-deductible, low-copay group health insurance (90% employer paid)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution

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 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.