Embedded Electronics Engineer (Hardware)
Leggett & Platt
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Carthage, MO · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
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
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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.
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Our Commitment to You
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