Job Category: Information Technology (IT)

Embedded Engineer

  • Location: Maple Grove , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52620

A leading industrial technology innovator is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation, high-performance hardware systems. This is a newly created role driven by a major product launch initiative, offering direct visibility into engineering leadership and long-term growth potential.

In this role, you’ll design, develop, and test embedded software powering advanced control systems. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and product teams to ensure seamless system integration while contributing to performance optimization and product scalability.

Key Requirements:

  • 3+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in embedded Linux environments
  • Solid C/C++ programming skills
  • Experience with microcontrollers and hardware/software integration
  • Ability to debug, test, and support production systems

What Sets This Apart:

  • Newly created position with long-term design ownership
  • Direct impact on a flagship product launch
  • Flat team structure with high visibility to leadership
  • Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation technologies

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and flexible PTO.

Senior DevOps Engineer (Minnesota-Hybrid)

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52604

SkyWater has partnered with a client in the IT Services space; they consult with companies to help them become more Agile and to adopt & mature DevOps practices. This is a small company in the Western Twin Cities Metro with plans to double the size of their IT headcount in the 18 months.

In this role, you’ll be joining the team that helps their clients automate multi-clouds, multi-vendors, processes, applications and infrastructure. You will work with modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Ansible and Terraform to name a few. We are looking for someone with not just the technical acumen and strong desire to learn new technology platforms, but someone that also has excellent soft skills. They want to give this individual the opportunity to direct the activities of other engineers as a project lead, as well.

This is great role for someone who enjoys being in a team-centric work environment, while also advancing in your own career.

This is a hybrid opportunity that requires someone onsite 1 day per week.

Cannot require sponsorship

RF Test Engineer

  • Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52586

A leading global engineering and manufacturing innovator is seeking an RF Test Development Engineer to architect and deploy advanced test solutions supporting high-frequency products (up to 50GHz).

This role sits at the intersection of design and manufacturing, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies across aerospace, defense, and healthtech. You’ll lead the development of scalable RF test platforms, define test strategies, and serve as a technical expert across a global engineering network.

What You’ll Do:

  • Architect RF test systems (hardware + software)
  • Develop production-ready test strategies for complex products
  • Interface directly with customers and global engineering teams
  • Drive technical standards and future-state capabilities

What We’re Looking For:

  • 6 + years in RF test development
  • High-frequency RF experience (GHz range)
  • Strong background in manufacturing/test environments
  • Tools: LabVIEW, TestStand, Python
  • Ability to lead technically and communicate with stakeholders

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Build a new RF capability from the ground up
  • Work across diverse product technologies (not siloed)
  • Clear path to leadership as team scales
  • Collaborative, low-politics engineering culture

*** Onsite in NW Metro. Competative base + Bonus. (Can NOT provide sponsorship) ***

Senior Engineering Project Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52517

A leading global manufacturer is expanding its high-growth data-center solutions division and seeking a Senior Project Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.

Why This Opportunity

  • High-growth data-center sector

  • Visible impact building a PMO from the ground up

  • Competitive compensation with bonus

  • Flexible work model near Minneapolis

IT Specialist

  • Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52497

SkyWater Search is partnering with a Minneapolis-based engineering and manufacturing organization that designs and delivers complex mechanized structural systems for large-scale projects to find an IT Support Specialist (full-time).

This is a foundational, hands-on role for someone who wants to own day-to-day IT operations in a growing environment that is actively investing in IT systems, ERP modernization, and business intelligence initiatives. The position will work closely with an external MSP while gradually building internal IT capability.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong generalist IT background (7+ years) across helpdesk, systems administration, and end-user support
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows environments, and basic networking
  • Comfort acting as a “jack of all trades” supporting hardware, software, onboarding/offboarding, and tickets end-to-end
  • Ability to coordinate with MSPs and manage escalations, vendor relationships, and IT support workflows
  • Exposure to IT projects such as ERP systems, cloud migrations, or business application support is a plus
  • Strong communication skills with ability to support non-technical users in an engineering-heavy environment
  • Willingness to work fully onsite in the West Metro

*Cannot require sponsorship*
*Minnesota-based candidates only*
*No third-parties/C2C*

IT Manager

  • Location: MInneapolis
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52489

Our client that is located in the Southwest Metro of the Twin Cities is looking to bring on an IT Manager to oversee the department. It’s a small group, so this person would have all IT responsibility for the company. The main focus for this person in the short term would be on the ERP side of the business, specifically with Netsuite. 
 

The company continues to integrate Netsuite across the business, as well as bringing in Salesforce to help drive their continued growth. The company expects to grow 30% this year alone. Which also is going to require an IT roadmap, something that this person would also be tasks with creating. So working with company leadership to define IT strategy to meet those growth expectations. 

While ERP management is a key responsibility, management of day to day IT tasks will also be part of this role. General IT support, server management, troubleshooting and some helpdesk tasks as well, although the company does contract with the third part IT support company to help with those responsibilities as well. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have a interest and background in ERP integrations, preferably Netsuite, and the ability to translate business needs to projects within the department to meet those needs. The company is extremely competitive when it comes to compensation and benefits, offering excellent work/life balance as well. This is a role for someone looking to move quickly to make changes and see them to completion!

A full descirption for the role will follow for anyone that is interested in learning more. 
 

Engineering Program Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52477

A leading global manufacturer is expanding its high-growth data-center solutions division and seeking a Program Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.

Why This Opportunity

  • High-growth data-center sector

  • Visible impact building a PMO from the ground up

  • Competitive compensation with bonus

  • Flexible work model near Minneapolis

Senior Business Systems Analyst (NetSuite)

  • Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52446

SkyWater has been engaged by a growing, mission-driven life sciences company in central Minnesota — with a global footprint and we are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to serve as a strategic partner to its business and executive leadership team.

This is not a reporting or data analytics role: you will shape enterprise technology initiatives, translate business strategy into actionable solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor from the frontline to the C-suite.

What you will do:
• Manage and prioritize a technology backlog aligned to business strategy
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through adoption
• Partner with technical teams, vendors, and consultants on enterprise platforms
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and drive meaningful change

What sets this apart:
• Strong base + bonus + full benefits + 401(k) match
• Lean, high-trust IT team with genuine cross-functional influence
• A company investing in work that matters
• Clear path toward career growth

Must be local to Minnesota and cannot require sponsorship at this time.

Senior Systems Architect (Azure Cloud)

  • Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52445

SkyWater has been engaged by a nationally recognized, fast-growing biotechnology company that is expanding globally to find a Senior Systems Architect to define and drive its enterprise technology strategy. With operations across North America and Europe, this organization has outgrown its startup infrastructure DNA and needs a strategic thinker ready to build what comes next.

Reporting to the VP of Technology, you will own the enterprise architecture roadmap, lead cloud and cybersecurity strategy, and serve as the primary technology thought leader across the organization. This is a highly visible, greenfield position with real influence — not a maintenance role.

What Sets This Apart:

  • Brand-new role with a visible growth path
  • Competitive base + bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Access to executive development programming through a premier training ecosystem
  • Hybrid schedule with flexibility post-ramp

Must be local to MInnesota and cannot require sponsorship at this time.

Technical Business Analyst

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52443

Our client is local to Minneapolis, under 50 employees, and growing – even during a time of recession. They have been around over 35 years and continue to offer solutions and services that help the betterment of society.

Today, they are looking to hire a Technical Business Analyst to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience gathering requirements, data analysis, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team among other things. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to some modern technology (they build software using MVC, Blazor, C#.NET, SQL etc.)

Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team, so an outgoing personality will be helpful.

Must be local to MN, and not require sponsorship.

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