Senior Electrical and Software Engineer

WHO WE ARE : Realityworks is a 100% employee-owned company located in Eau Claire, WI.

WHAT WE DO : We provide comprehensive learning solutions that pair curriculum with hands-on learning aids, student activities, and assessment tools to create innovative learning environments. These solutions are used in middle, secondary, and post-secondary schools to engage students, teach needed skills, and provide career exploration opportunities.

WHY CHOOSE US: Start your career with a 100% employee-owned company today! Our culture is built around ownership, and the employees benefit from the success of the company. In addition,Realityworks values our employees and provides a generous benefits package, including:

• 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that increases in value as the company grows
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 6%
• 20+ days paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness programs including gym reimbursements and incentives to promote healthy living
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Charitable giving opportunities, including paid volunteer time and matching gifts
  
  

THE JOB: The Senior Electrical and Software Engineer is responsible for leading electro-mechanical and software development projects, focusing on initial development through testing. This role is pivotal in transforming customer requirements into tangible products, leveraging market research to drive actionable plans for the technical team. The Senior Electrical and Software Engineer collaborates with internal and external development resources to ensure seamless integration and delivery of cohesive product solutions. Additionally, they work closely with cross-functional teams, managers, and senior leadership to contribute to the company's expanding product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Leads electro-mechanical and software development projects from inception through testing and final delivery
• Collaborates with R&D, marketing, and other stakeholders to convert marketing requirements into actionable project specifications and engineering deliverables
• Analyzes requirements, technology, and available resources to plan and assess the feasibility of projects, including initial schedule and budget estimates
• Defines key project milestones and deliverables, develop comprehensive project plans, and clearly communicate responsibilities and expectations to the team
• Tracks project progress against plan, proactively addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Regularly updates the team and management on project status, highlighting progress, budget and schedule variances, risks, and any required adjustments
• Ensures that products meet necessary regulatory requirements for domestic and key international markets
• Collaborates with manufacturing and quality teams to provide ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle, driving updates and improvements as needed
• Collaborates with developers and intellectual property lawyers to identify and pursue opportunities for protecting intellectual property arising from development activities
• Oversees third-party business partners, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring that their work aligns with project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Integrates work completed by external resources into the company's product and technology portfolio, ensuring cohesion and quality
• Pursues external funding opportunities, such as grants and partnerships, to support product and technology development initiatives
• Develops and implements policies, standards and procedures to guide engineering and technical work performed
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends and technological advancements relevant to the company's products, ensuring the team is equipped with the most effective tools and techniques
• Mentors and develops junior Electrical Engineering team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant technical field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in leading electro-mechanical and software development projects, preferably in a leadership capacity
• Experience performing embedded, desktop, mobile, and server-side software development
• Experience with software and electrical design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  
  

ABOUT US: Learn more about us! Visit www.realityworks.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Realityworks, Inc. is a tobacco-free environment.