Systems Engineer - Electronics

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

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics in Detroit, MI is seeking a Systems Engineer – Electronics to drive definition, development, and integration of embedded control systems for automotive comfort and convenience products.

You will collaborate across hardware, software, and validation teams, ensuring traceability and adherence to internal processes while supporting customer discussions and audits. A 2+ year background in automotive electronics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or 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 working directly 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 (requirements, architecture, design, and test readiness) and support internal and external audits or assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering practices, templates, and guidelines.
• Support customer RFQs, technical reviews, and design discussions with customers.

Skills

Excellent communicator

APQP knowledge

Project delivery processes

ALM tools Codebeamer

OEM testing specifications

ASPICE & Functional Safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related

Tools

Codebeamer

Job description

Systems Engineer – Electronics – Leggett Dynamics Detroit, Michigan, United States

Position Summary

As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly diversified team that will focus on research and product development of embedded electronics systems. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the definition, development, and integration of embedded control systems for a product portfolio that includes automotive comfort, and convenience. This role ensures that system requirements, architecture, implementation, and verification are consistently developed and tracked using industry standard tools, enabling compliance with internal development processes and delivery of robust, high quality automotive solutions.

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 (requirements, architecture, design, and test readiness) and support internal and external audits or assessments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering practices, templates, and guidelines
• Support customer RFQs, technical reviews, and design discussions with customers

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an automotive electronics systems engineering role
• Excellent communicator, both in person and in writing
• Knowledge of APQP and project delivery processes
• Experience working directly 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

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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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