Field Application Engineering Co-Op

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a Field Application Engineering (FAE) Co-Op to support customers and internal teams in the application of X-ES embedded computing products. This position provides hands-on experience working with advanced embedded technologies from Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and other industry-leading suppliers while gaining exposure to real-world customer applications and system-level engineering.

FAEs serve as a technical bridge between X-ES customers, Sales, and Engineering. Depending on business needs and the student's interests, responsibilities may include evaluating customer requirements, developing technical demonstrations, troubleshooting embedded systems, researching emerging technologies, and creating technical documentation.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies including rugged embedded computing, Intel and AMD processors, FPGAs, PCIe, Ethernet, VPX/OpenVPX, high-speed I/O, memory, operating systems, and other embedded system technologies.

This position is full-time and in-person at our Verona, WI facility for a Spring/Summer 2027 Co-Op (January-August 2027) or a Summer/Fall 2027 Co-Op (May-December 2027). This typically requires students to take a semester off of school to accommodate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Field Application Engineers to support customer technical requirements and applications
• Assist with customer evaluations, product demonstrations, proof-of-concept systems, and technical presentations
• Assist with product bring-up, configuration, testing, and validation
• Perform competitive analysis and research competing embedded computing products and technologies
• Help maintain technical information used by the FAE team, including application notes, product comparisons, presentations, block diagrams and other technical documentation
• Document technical findings, troubleshooting procedures, and solutions for reuse by the FAE and Engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• Completion of at least two years of college coursework
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as with small, dedicated engineering teams
• Hands-on approach to engineering with a strong desire to learn new technologies and solve complex problems
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with embedded computing systems, single board computers, or development boards
• Knowledge of Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, ARM, or FPGA-based computing architectures
• Familiarity with PCI Express, Ethernet, networking, or high-speed serial interfaces
• Familiarity with VPX, OpenVPX, SOSA, or other embedded computing standards
• Experience with Linux or other operating systems
• Knowledge of C, C++, Python, or scripting
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or other electronic test equipment
• Experience troubleshooting hardware or software problems
• Familiarity with reading schematics and hardware documentation
• Ability to research unfamiliar technologies and quickly develop a working understanding of them

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, 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