Systems Engineer

Leggett & Platt • Detroit, MI

36d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• University 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• quality products
• empowering and rewarding careers
• bringing about a better future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level