Embedded Electronics Engineer (Hardware)

Brio Energy; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking an Embedded Electronics Engineer (Hardware) to develop hardware for new and existing electronics. This role reports to our Electronics Engineering Manager and supports innovation across our sleep‑industry products.

If you enjoy bringing hardware designs to life with blinking LEDs and moving parts, this is a role that blends design, testing and troubleshooting across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE or CE, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuitry and PCB layout.
• Experience reading schematics and component data sheets.
• Experience with embedded microarchitectures and ARM MCUs.
• Experience with serial interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and debugging.
• Ability to work with cross-functional hardware/software teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with software and hardware engineers to develop and troubleshoot hardware.
• Design hardware abstractions and embedded drivers to support applications.
• Evaluate and test prototype hardware designs for correctness.
• Apply engineering principles to diverse projects and build test plans.

Skills

Analog & digital circuitry

PCB layout

Reading schematics

Embedded microarchitectures

ARM microcontrollers

Serial interfaces (RS232/RS485/SPI/I2C

USB and Ethernet

Electronic test equipment

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

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Embedded Electronics Engineer (Hardware)

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking to hire an Embedded Electronics Engineer (Hardware) to develop hardware for new and existing electronics. This position will report directly to our Electronics Engineering Manager. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

If you find satisfaction in watching your hardware designs come to life on electronics with blinking lights and moving parts , this might be the perfect opportunity for you. We encourage a culture of innovation, support internal growth and value continuous improvement.

So, what will you be doing as a Embedded Electronics Engineer (Hardware) ?

• Work with a team of software and hardware engineers to program and troubleshoot hardware for various consumer products, and to develop interoperability with mobile applications, PC software, and other embedded devices
• Design and implement hardware abstractions and embedded drivers to support high-level applications
• Evaluate and test prototype hardware designs for correctness and suitability
• Apply engineering principles and logical problem-solving skills for diverse projects
• B uild user interfaces, test equipment, test plans, and automated tests to support testing processed.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Knowledge of & experience with analog & digital circuitry, PCB layout, reading schematics and component data sheets
• Understanding of embedded microarchitectures
• Experience designing and troubleshooting serial interfaces including RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, USB and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with other microarchitectures (RISC, MIPS, 8051, etc.)
• Experience with CANBus
• Experience with motor control hardware
• Experience with real-time operations and multitasking technologies such as RTOS, threading, coroutines, async/await, interruptions and safety, etc.
• Experience with RF design
• Experience with Agile and DevOps processes
• Knowledge of PCB design fundamentals
• 3-5 years of consumer product software development experience
• Team lead, Project Lead and/or training experience

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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