Embedded Systems Engineer (Hardware)

Leggettlogistics; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggettlogistics in Carthage, Missouri is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to develop hardware for new electronics. You'll work with a team to troubleshoot and program hardware, ensuring optimal functionality with consumer products.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering and possesses strong knowledge of circuitry and embedded systems. This role encourages innovation and internal growth while valuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of analog & digital circuitry, PCB layout, reading schematics.
• Understanding of embedded microarchitectures.
• Experience designing/troubleshooting serial interfaces.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment.
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware for electronics with software engineers.
• Design and implement hardware abstractions and embedded drivers.
• Evaluate and test prototype hardware designs.
• Build user interfaces and test plans for testing processes.

Skills

Analog & digital circuitry

PCB layout

Embedded microarchitectures

Serial interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet)

Familiarity with electronic test equipment

ARM microcontrollers

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking to hire an Embedded Systems Engineer to develop hardware for new and existing electronics. This position will report directly to our Electronics Engineering Manager.

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.

What will you be doing as a Embedded Systems Engineer?

• 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
• Build user interfaces, test equipment, test plans, and automated tests to support testing processes.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer