Embedded Automotive Systems Engineer

Leggettlogistics; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Systems Engineer - Electronics to support our Automotive business. You will work in a diverse team focused on embedded electronics research and product development, ensuring system requirements, architecture, implementation, and verification are developed and tracked using industry-standard tools.

You will define embedded system architectures, manage traceability, and coordinate with hardware, software, mechanical, and validation teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in automotive electronics systems engineering.
• Excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
• Knowledge of APQP and project delivery processes.
• Experience with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience with ALM tools (Codebeamer preferred).
• Experience with OEM testing specifications an asset.
• Experience in ASPICE and Functional Safety an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements for embedded automotive control systems using industry standard tools.
• Define embedded system architectures, including functional decomposition, interfaces, and allocation to hardware and software components.
• Ensure full bi‑directional traceability from stakeholder requirements through system design, implementation, verification, and validation across the development lifecycle.
• Support development activities in accordance with internal development processes and procedures.
• Plan, define, and support qualification and verification activities, including test strategies, test cases, and result reporting.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and validation teams to ensure coherent system behavior and timely issue resolution.
• Plan, track, and manage development tasks, issues, changes, and problem reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Participate in technical reviews and support audits or assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering practices and guidelines.
• Support customer RFQs, technical reviews, and design discussions with customers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Automotive electronics

APQP

ASPICE

Functional Safety

ALM tools

Codebeamer

OEM testing specs

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Codebeamer

ALM tools

Job description

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Systems Engineer - Electronics to support our Automotive business. You will work in a diverse team focused on embedded electronics research and product development, ensuring system requirements, architecture, implementation, and verification are developed and tracked using industry-standard tools.

You will define embedded system architectures, manage traceability, and coordinate with hardware, software, mechanical, and validation teams to deliver robust