Insight Global is hiring: Hardware Engineer in Nashville

Hardware Engineer

La Vergne, TN $85,000.00-$120,000.00

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

Required Skills and 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 and 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)

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time