Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Design engineer jobs in Tennessee are active across automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level drafting roles through senior systems engineers. Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville lead hiring, anchored by established employers like Volkswagen, Bridgestone Americas, and Tennessee Valley Authority. The strongest demand sits in mechanical, structural, and manufacturing process design specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Texas Instruments is seeking a Design Verification Engineer to join our Analog Power Products organization in Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will develop and execute verification strategies that ensure first-pass silicon success for next-generation analog and mixed-signal ICs across industrial, automotive and consumer applications.
As a Design Verification Engineer, you will work across the full verification cycle – from developing detailed verification plans and building test benches through running coverage regressions, tracking closure and contributing to continuous improvements in DV methodology. You will collaborate closely with analog design, digital design and systems engineering teams.
As a Design Verification Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Developing detailed verification plans while working closely with the design and system team to ensure first pass silicon success
- Developing test benches, tests and simulations at RTL and GLS
- Development of SystemVerilog and Verilog-AMS behavioral models for analog circuits
- Work with regression tools and develop scripts to submit cases for regression analysis
- Running coverage regressions to meet the defined coverage goals
- Tracking and communicating verification status, issues and concerns
- Contribute to continuous improvements for quality and efficiency on DV strategy, tools, methods and flows
Put your talent to work with us as a Design Verification Engineer!
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience in design verification or a related role
Preferred qualifications:
- SystemVerilog and Verilog-AMS behavioral modeling of analog circuits
- Experience with functional verification methodologies including simulation, assertions, and coverage-driven verification
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM-based testbench development
- Familiarity with RTL simulation tools (Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys VCS, or equivalent)
- Experience with gate-level simulation and timing-aware verification flows
- Scripting skills for regression automation and verification flow development (Python, Tcl, or Perl)
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
About Us
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
Job Info
- Job Identification 25018216
- Job Category Engineering - Product Dev
- Posting Date 09/25/2026, 06:25 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Locations 800 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN, 37929, US
- ECL/GTC Required Yes
Change the world. Love your job.
Texas Instruments is seeking a Design Verification Engineer to join our Analog Power Products organization in Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will develop and execute verification strategies that ensure first-pass silicon success for next-generation analog and mixed-signal ICs across industrial, automotive and consumer applications.
As a Design Verification Engineer, you will work across the full verification cycle – from developing detailed verification plans and building test benches through running coverage regressions, tracking closure and contributing to continuous improvements in DV methodology. You will collaborate closely with analog design, digital design and systems engineering teams.
As a Design Verification Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Developing detailed verification plans while working closely with the design and system team to ensure first pass silicon success
- Developing test benches, tests and simulations at RTL and GLS
- Development of SystemVerilog and Verilog-AMS behavioral models for analog circuits
- Work with regression tools and develop scripts to submit cases for regression analysis
- Running coverage regressions to meet the defined coverage goals
- Tracking and communicating verification status, issues and concerns
- Contribute to continuous improvements for quality and efficiency on DV strategy, tools, methods and flows
Put your talent to work with us as a Design Verification Engineer!
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience in design verification or a related role
Preferred qualifications:
- SystemVerilog and Verilog-AMS behavioral modeling of analog circuits
- Experience with functional verification methodologies including simulation, assertions, and coverage-driven verification
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM-based testbench development
- Familiarity with RTL simulation tools (Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys VCS, or equivalent)
- Experience with gate-level simulation and timing-aware verification flows
- Scripting skills for regression automation and verification flow development (Python, Tcl, or Perl)
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
About Us
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
Job Info
- Job Identification 25018216
- Job Category Engineering - Product Dev
- Posting Date 09/25/2026, 06:25 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Locations 800 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN, 37929, US
- ECL/GTC Required Yes
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, or related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners preferred for senior roles
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
- Experience with product lifecycle management and design review processes
- Knowledge of GD&T, engineering tolerancing, and manufacturing standards
- Strong technical communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams
Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Tennessee?
Most design engineer roles in Tennessee require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, or a related engineering field. Candidates seeking licensure must register with the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam followed by the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn Professional Engineer status. Many employers, particularly in automotive and aerospace manufacturing, hire engineers without a PE license for product and manufacturing design roles, prioritizing relevant coursework and CAD proficiency.
Which companies hire design engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring design engineers in Tennessee right now include Amazon, Schneider Electric, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's concentration of automotive plants, defense contractors, and utility infrastructure projects means consistent openings at large industrial employers with long-term engineering staffing needs.
Which Tennessee cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Nashville, Oak Ridge, and Chattanooga have the most design engineer openings in Tennessee. Nashville's growth as a regional headquarters hub for manufacturing and infrastructure firms drives volume there, while Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant and industrial corridor and Knoxville's proximity to Tennessee Valley Authority and Oak Ridge National Laboratory sustain steady engineering demand in those markets.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're limited. Design engineering often requires hands-on work with prototypes, manufacturing equipment, or construction sites, which keeps most roles on-site or hybrid. About 20% of design engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in software-integrated design, systems specification, and technical documentation work where physical presence is less critical.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate engineering role at one of Tennessee's large automotive or aerospace manufacturers, which regularly run structured rotational and associate engineer programs for recent degree holders. Bridgestone Americas and Volkswagen Chattanooga both hire entry-level engineers into production and quality design pipelines. Building a portfolio of CAD-based projects or coursework designs strengthens early applications, and candidates who pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating stand out in competitive new-grad hiring cycles.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the positions that match.
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