Software Team Lead (DO-178)

  • Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52355

A leading avionics innovator in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Technical Lead to drive development of mission-critical aircraft systems. This organization is experiencing rapid growth and is positioned to secure large-scale, multi-year aerospace programs.

This role offers a rare opportunity to own software direction in a highly regulated environment while mentoring a growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead embedded software development for avionics systems (C, bare-metal)

  • Own DO-178 processes including requirements, verification, and certification

  • Provide technical leadership to a junior-heavy team

  • Drive architecture, development standards, and execution timelines

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and production teams

Senior User Experience Specialist

  • Location: Minneapolis
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52330

SkyWater Search has partnered with a mission-driven, Twin Cities–based not-for-profit organization to find and hire their next Senior User Experience (UX) Specialist. This role plays a key part in shaping how individuals interact with digital systems used to earn and maintain professional credentials in the healthcare space.

We are targeting a UX professional with deep experience translating complex processes into simple, user-friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in UX design, content strategy, and usability testing, with experience working closely with IT and business stakeholders in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Experience in regulated, healthcare, credentialing, or non-profit settings is highly preferred.

*Minnesota-based candidates only*

Sr. Project Manager & Programmer (ERP Implementation)

  • Location: Glendale Heights, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52299

A Chicago based manufacturer of precision industrial components is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a critical role in modernizing its technology landscape. With decades of steady growth and a strong reputation across automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets, this organization offers both stability and meaningful transformation work.

In this role, you’ll initially support and enhance a homegrown ERP platform, collaborating with a seasoned technical team. Within the first year, you’ll transition into a lead technical role driving ERP selection and implementation, influencing architecture, vendor decisions, and system integration.

Embedded Firmware Engineer

  • Location: Eden Prairie , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52292

A leading industrial power solutions innovator in the Twin Cities is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to help design and advance cutting-edge control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a profitable, mid-sized engineering firm (60+ employees) where your work directly impacts real-world applications—from chip fabrication to advanced manufacturing processes.

The Role:
You’ll design and develop embedded firmware for power control systems, with a strong focus on fieldbus communication (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, etc.). This role offers high ownership—ideal for engineers who thrive in environments with autonomy and hands-on hardware interaction.

** Cannot provide sponsorship at this time **

IT Technician

  • Location: Minneapolis
  • Type: Contract To Hire
  • Job #52216

SkyWater Search is partnering with a fast-growing MSP looking to add an IT Technician (L2) to their team. Based in the Minneapolis area, this role offers the opportunity to stabilize systems, gain exposure to new areas in IT, and work with a small and growing team! 

We’re seeking a creative problem solving customer-oriented individual who is comfortable traveling to client sites in the Minneapolis area who is ready to take on more ownership. 

**Minnesota-based candidates only**

 

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52185

SkyWater has been retained by a regional bank ($5B-10B in total assets) with a strong presence across the Upper Midwest and Southwest to identify their Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
 
This organization is seeking to continue with their technology modernization efforts across IT, data, and information security. With nearly 30 branches across 4 states and over 100 years or serving rural and urban communities they are well positioned for the future. With a U.S. based technology team of approximately 50 FTEs and 3 Dir/VP level direct reports this CTO will spearhead several new initiatives and challenges; from establishing a true enterprise data strategy, cloud modernization, defining how AI can best serve the business, addressing technical debt, and prioritizing cybersecurity, there is no shortage of exciting work ahead.
 
The ideal candidate will have served in a banking / financial services or an adjacent domain IT leadership (1 or #2) role within a highly regulated environment, preferably with a software engineering / technology background. The candidate will have experience leading a professional services technology organization and develop processes that optimize team efficiency, deliver ROI for tech investments, and ensure that the technology roadmap is well aligned with broader company strategy. The candidate will have experience positioning an organization to remain tech forward while not chasing shiny objects and possess a strong mix of business and technology acumen. With this seat at the executive table, you will be a true business partner, not just a technologist and instrumental in making sure their technology + digital roadmap creates innovation aligned with business goals.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please apply directly.
 
No sponsorship is available and this position requires someone to be on-site in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Director of Security Programs (Minnesota-hybrid)

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52183

A leading healthcare organization undergoing transformation is seeking a Director of Security Programs to lead enterprise-wide Data Security initiatives.

Reporting directly to the CISO, this senior leadership role will drive strategic security programs across a complex, multi-division environment. This is not a tactical compliance role—it is a business-facing leadership mandate requiring influence without direct authority.

This is a direct-hire position with requirements to be in office on a hybrid-basis.

If you’re interested in learning more, please apply! 

Quantitative Developer

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52136

Our client is a well-established trading technology firm headquartered in Chicago. They are seeking a Quantitative Developer to join a small, highly collaborative team responsible for building and maintaining a suite of quantitative products that power trading, risk management, and analytics workflows.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on translating mathematical and statistical models into clean, production-grade code within a performance-sensitive trading environment.

Job Title: Quantitative Developer
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $150,000 – $190,000 base + annual bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Chief Technology Officer – (CTO)

  • Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52068

SkyWater has been retained by a regional bank ($5B-10B in total assets) with a strong presence across the Upper Midwest and Southwest to identify their Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
 
This organization is seeking to continue with their technology modernization efforts across IT, data, and information security. With nearly 30 branches across 4 states and over 100 years or serving rural and urban communities they are well positioned for the future. With a U.S. based technology team of approximately 50 FTEs and 3 Dir/VP level direct reports this CTO will spearhead several new initiatives and challenges; from establishing a true enterprise data strategy, cloud modernization, defining how AI can best serve the business, addressing technical debt, and prioritizing cybersecurity, there is no shortage of exciting work ahead.
 
The ideal candidate will have served in a banking / financial services or an adjacent domain IT leadership (1 or #2) role within a highly regulated environment, preferably with a software engineering / technology background. The candidate will have experience leading a professional services technology organization and develop processes that optimize team efficiency, deliver ROI for tech investments, and ensure that the technology roadmap is well aligned with broader company strategy. The candidate will have experience positioning an organization to remain tech forward while not chasing shiny objects and possess a strong mix of business and technology acumen. With this seat at the executive table, you will be a true business partner, not just a technologist and instrumental in making sure their technology + digital roadmap creates innovation aligned with business goals.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please apply directly.
 
No sponsorship is available and this position requires someone to be on-site in the Twin Cities, MN

Data Support Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52002

Job Title: Data Support Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Onsite for first 6 months, then hybrid 3 days onsite
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 base + bonus

A Chicago-based financial technology company is hiring a Data Client Support Analyst to support clients using historical datasets, analytics products, and APIs. This role works closely with Product, Data Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliable data delivery and a high level of client service.

This position is well suited for candidates with Python experience, financial market data exposure, API experience, and prior client facing technical support experience. Licenses are a plus but not required.

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