Student Opportunities

Our mission — X-ES strives to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction. Find out more about where you might fit in to that mission.

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Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) was founded by graduates of local engineering programs, and it's a tradition we continue by offering exciting co-op and internship programs to students in our area. We're proud of our strong university partnerships and offer multiple student opportunities each year to coincide with their recruiting schedules.
 
X-ES hires for both Spring-Summer and Summer-Fall terms. Additional part-time work beyond the initial term is possible, and several students who complete the program have gone on to work full-time at X-ES after graduation. All student positions are located at our headquarters in the Madison area.



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Engineering

Utilize your engineering talents to support the design and development of complex embedded computer boards and systems that are relied upon for their performance and reliability in some of the most extreme environments on Earth.

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Information Technology

Support critical business systems to help keep X-ES operational with the management and deployment of computer hardware and software solutions that keep us working hard and providing the level of service our customers know us for.

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Operations/Other

X-ES products are 100% US-manufactured and much of that work happens right here on-site. Help ensure that our products, suppliers, and manufacturing systems are all high quality and operating as intended.

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Why work with us?

01

Real World Experience

You’ll get practical experience doing real work, challenging your skills and preparing you for your future career. No busywork, guaranteed.

02

Make a Direct Impact

We have a culture of valuing self-motivated individuals who aren’t afraid to take initiative. We give you the opportunity to work hard and make real contributions.

03

Compensation & Culture

X-ES offers a competitive wage and health insurance to its student employees. We’re always flexible on hours, and there’s never a dress code.

04

Engineering Mentorships

You’ll work closely with our experienced professionals without being micromanaged. We want to give you the tools and knowledge you need to work freely.

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Career Path Opportunities

You can take what you learn anywhere you want, but several students who complete our program go on to work full-time at X-ES after graduation.

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Exciting Products

Past participants in our co-op program have told us our access to cutting-edge technology gives them a level of technical expertise their universities can’t match.

The X-ES Difference

This isn’t one of those co-ops where they send you to grab coffee and do a bunch of menial work their engineers don’t feel like doing. At X-ES, we give student employees the opportunity to make direct contributions to the company’s products, processes, and day-to-day operations.

We have a culture of valuing self-motivated individuals who aren’t afraid to take initiative, and that extends to our student employees. We also typically hire more students than other companies—around 15 to 20 students each term—so you’ll meet and work with lots of new people your own age in your own field of study. A co-op with X-ES is a great place to make friends and contacts you can carry with you after the program is over.

Engineering Positions

Embedded Software Engineering Co-Op


January–August 2026

X-ES is seeking Embedded Software Engineering Co-Ops to assist with all aspects of software design related to ensuring bootloaders and operating systems run with maximum efficiency and functionality on our products. Software Engineering Co-Ops are constantly challenged to ask whether their code can run faster or be more effective. Responsibilities include developing, releasing, stress testing, and debugging code for products that leverage the latest processing and I/O technologies. You’ll be able to apply modern architecture and cutting-edge technologies to create solutions in our new engineering and manufacturing center.

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Embedded Hardware Engineering Co-Op


May–December 2025
January–August 2026

Help X-ES maintain its core strength of engineering excellence. Gain hands-on experience working with advanced technologies while making direct contributions to product development. Embedded Hardware Engineering Co-Ops assist design engineers in all aspects of board-level design, including HDL programming, signal integrity simulations, schematic capture, troubleshooting of rugged embedded hardware, and manufacturing support.

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Mechanical Engineering Co-Op


January–August 2026

Help X-ES meet the thermal and structural challenges of producing embedded computing products that operate in rugged environments — including for industrial, military, and aerospace customers. Gain real-world experience in product design by creating 3D models and 2D drawings while supporting design verification efforts through experimental testing, simulation, and data analysis.

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Apply a broad range of mechanical engineering and 3D design practice to assist various functional areas in meeting their strategic goals through continuous improvement activities. Provide project support and design ownership within the manufacturing department and advise on design improvements.

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Hardware Debug Engineering Co-Op


May–December 2025
January–August 2026

X-ES maintain its core strength of engineering excellence. Gain hands-on experience working with advanced technologies while making direct contributions to product development. Hardware Debug Engineering Co-Ops assist with the testing and troubleshooting of rugged embedded hardware.

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Power Engineering Co-Op


May–December 2025
January–August 2026

Assist with the development, testing, and debug of power converters that operate in rugged environments — including for industrial, commercial, military, and aerospace customers. Working closely with design engineers, Power Engineering Co-Ops perform design verification, develop test procedures, and characterize components to optimize DC/DC controllers.

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Quality Engineering Co-Op


May–December 2025

Help X-ES deliver on its promise to provide high-quality products and service. By serving as a necessary bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and customer support, our Quality team helps the company maintain compliance with quality management system requirements. Quality Engineering Co-Ops will collaborate with a variety of departments to resolve quality-related issues and achieve cross-discipline process improvements. Typical work includes applying critical thinking skills to root-cause analysis, making improvements to documentation materials, and ensuring process conformity by coordinating and conducting internal audits.

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Test Engineering Co-Op


January–August 2026

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.

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Information Technology Positions

System Administration Co-Op


May–December 2025
January–August 2026

Working in a small, dedicated team of IT professionals, you will help manage and automate Linux servers (bare metal, virtual machines, and containers), Windows VMs, O365, and network infrastructure using DevOps principles and an Agile workflow. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies for virtualization (KVM and docker), storage (ZFS), infrastructure-as-code (Ansible), and CI/CD (GitLab).

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IT Support Intern / Co-Op


May–August 2025 (internship)
May–December 2025 (co-op)

Manage the complete hardware and software lifecycle of Windows and Linux workstations, including imaging, deployment, software updates, and repairs. Write Chocolatey packages for standardizing installation of software on Windows workstations. Provide IT support to end users for workstations, networking, and web applications.

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Operations/Other Positions

X-ES seeks career-oriented college students for openings related to the assembly, inspection, and testing of high-end electronic equipment. X-ES offers paid training and flexible scheduling to accommodate student schedules. This position is full-time with a minimum of 40 hours per week Monday–Friday during the summer and winter breaks, and part-time with a minimum of 15 hours Monday–Friday while school is in session (no weekend work).

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Business Administration Intern


May–August 2025

X-ES is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to assist with efficiently managing the day-to-day flow of customer interaction while gaining exposure to multiple facets of the company’s operations, including account management, regional sales, and sales operations.

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