Senior Electronics Systems Architect – Hardware & Robotics

Insight Global (United States); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Insight Global in Austin, TX seeks a senior hardware architect to lead the system architecture for next-gen field-deployed sensor and automation hardware, including the robotic cable preparation platform. You will map the hardware development plan, mentor junior engineers and align timelines with firmware and software teams.

The role is roughly 50/50 between hands-on design and architectural leadership, focusing on analog, digital and power electronics, RF/High-speed design, and EMI/EMC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• About 7 years of experience designing electronic hardware from concept through prototype and production; ownership of design.
• 5+ years of experience developing electronic hardware product architectures
• 7+ years of analog, digital and/or power circuit design experience
• Technical leadership experience; coordinating junior engineers and planning the design workflow
• Hands-on role ~50/50 design and architecture, with active design work
• Cross-functional coordination with firmware and software teams
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX; relocation support is available
• High-frequency / RF circuit design is a strong plus
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the system architecture for next-generation field-deployed sensor and automation hardware.
• Guide hardware development plans, sequencing, and responsibilities across teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and balance hands-on design with leadership.
• Line up hardware timelines with firmware/software teams and PCB readiness for microcontrollers.
• Design analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits and sensor interfaces.
• Develop power electronics, motor-drive, DC-DC and protection circuits.
• Integrate embedded processors and industrial I/O (e.g., EtherCAT).
• Design for EMC/EMI, signal integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to move designs to production.
• Contribute to IP through invention submissions and trade secrets.
• Share test results with stakeholders.

Skills

Electronic hardware design

Analog & digital design

Power electronics

RF design

Technical leadership

Hands-on design

Cross-functional coordination

EtherCAT expertise

High-speed digital design

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's or higher in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

EMC/EMI testing equipment

PCB fabrication coordination

Job description

Insight Global in Austin, TX seeks a senior hardware architect to lead the system architecture for next-gen field-deployed sensor and automation hardware, including the robotic cable preparation platform. You will map the hardware development plan, mentor junior engineers and align timelines with firmware and software teams.

The role is roughly 50/50 between hands-on design and architectural leadership, focusing on analog, digital and power electronics, RF/High-speed design, and EMI/EMC.