Hardware Engineer (Nashville) Job at Insight Global in Nashville

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team and be responsible for the testing and debugging of our client's environment setup, assist to identify the related hardware engineering issue, and communicate with HQ team and vendors to make sure the product can be delivered on time. The role is based on site in La Vergne, Tennessee for a global fortune 500 technology manufacturing & design company.

This role focuses on the design, development, and testing of embedded hardware systems, with a strong emphasis on PCB design, communication protocols, and processor/memory architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with low-level hardware interfaces and a passion for building robust, scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop high-performance PCBs for embedded systems and consumer electronics

Implement and debug inter-process communication protocols including SPI, UART, and I2C

Integrate and validate USB interfaces for data transfer and peripheral connectivity

Collaborate with firmware and software teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration

Evaluate and select RISC-based processors and memory architectures for optimal performance

Conduct signal integrity analysis, power distribution design, and thermal management

Perform schematic capture, layout review, and DFM/DFT analysis

Support prototyping, bring-up, and testing of hardware platforms

Document design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in hardware design and embedded systems

Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD)

Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design

Experience with IPC protocols (SPI, UART, I2C) and USB standards

Familiarity with RISC architectures (e.g., ARM, RISC-V), CPU subsystems, and memory hierarchies

Ability to read datasheets, schematics, and debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with high-speed design and signal integrity simulation

Knowledge of EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory standards

Exposure to FPGA design and HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.