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 students 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 Bachelors or Masters 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 Madisons growing tech corridor theres 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 companys products processes and day-to-day operations.

When rugged enough isnt 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.

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

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