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Embedded Software Architect

Position: Embedded Software Architect

Salary: £80,000 + Benefits
Location: Coventry

KO2’s client, a leader in IoT solutions for audio device selection, is seeking a talented Embedded Architect / Principal Embedded Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a hybrid role that combines hands-on embedded software development with high-level architectural oversight.

As an Embedded Architect / Principal Embedded Engineer, you’ll spend 50% of your time working hands-on with embedded C and C++ in bare metal and RTOS environments, with no need for Linux. The other 50% will focus on system architecture, collaborating closely with an offshore team based in India. Experience in guiding remote teams and coordinating international development efforts will be beneficial.

Key responsibilities include:

Defining and governing system specifications.
Architecting robust solutions.
Managing work packages and ensuring quality standards.
Overseeing the output of a team and ensuring adherence to architectural principles.

If you are an Embedded Architect or Principal Embedded Engineer looking for a role where you can make a significant impact on a global IoT leader’s technology stack, this could be your ideal next move.

Apply today to join KO2’s client and advance your career as an Embedded Architect / Principal Embedded Engineer in an innovative environment!

Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with a keen understanding of hardware and a passion for bespoke solutions? KO2’s client, a leading load bank manufacturer in Burton upon Trent, is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. Specializing in high-capacity load banks used for rigorous testing in data centres and generator setups, this company delivers bespoke solutions that ensure equipment is thoroughly tested and reliable.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in controlling load banks in precise kW steps. The systems you’ll work on require ARM-based controllers and embedded C, providing real-time control over load capacities for resistive, reactive, and capacitive testing. This is a hardware-aware role, with a mix of 80% embedded software and 20% electronics, where experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, SDP, UDI, and I2C is essential.

If you are an Embedded Software Engineer looking for a dynamic role with a market leader, KO2’s client in Burton upon Trent offers a fantastic opportunity with a salary of £55,000 – £65,000, based full-time onsite.

Ready to make an impact with your embedded software skills? Apply today via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Automated Test Engineer

October 11, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Automated Test Engineer

Office Location: Newark-on-Trent

Working Type: 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote

Salary: £50,000

KO2’s client, a pioneering company in the assistive listening space, is seeking a talented Python Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This innovative firm is part of a Swedish holding company and is currently merging with a USA-based company. They specialize in cutting-edge technology such as inductive loops for hearing aids, infrared Wi-Fi audio systems, Bluetooth development, and wireless phones, with a global presence of 150 employees, including 60 in the UK.

The business will also consider a test engineer who is more junior, motivated and looking to pursue a professional testing career. So if you are a motivated individual and looking to build skills for a professional testing career, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Python Test Engineer, you will take ownership of testing and validating features within the existing Python framework.
Collaborate closely with embedded engineers to integrate automation into the testing framework.
Manage Jenkins systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
Write and execute manual test procedures while contributing to the overall quality assurance process.
Engage with requirements gathering to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Python Test Engineer.
Familiarity with embedded terminals is a plus but not mandatory—KO2’s client is flexible on skills for the right motivated individual.
Understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and experience with automation is essential.

What We Offer:

A flexible work environment with 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.
An opportunity to be part of a growing team focused on enhancing the hearing experience for users worldwide.
Competitive salary of £60,000.

If you’re a motivated and talented Python Test Engineer looking to make a difference in the assistive listening industry, we want to hear from you! Join KO2’s client and help shape the future of audio technology.

Senior Electronics Engineer

September 3, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: Up to £70,000
Work Schedule: 4-day workweek, with Fridays off

The Opportunity:

Join an innovative electronics company dedicated to designing and manufacturing products that enhance mobility for those in need. My client is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the electronics taskwork in their R&D team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Electronics Engineer: Oversee all electronic taskwork within the R&D team. There is an Electronics Technician and Test Engineer to delegate suitable taskwork to.
Product Development: Play a pivotal role in an exciting product roadmap, including new IoT projects.
End-to-End Involvement: Experience the full lifecycle of product development, from initial concept to final delivery.

Your skills:

Design Expertise: Expertise across the full electronic design lifecycle, from design to manufacture
Circuit Design: Skilled in both Analogue and Digital circuit design.
EMC Compliance: Experience in designing for EMC compliance.
PCB Design: Strong skills in PCB schematic design and layout.
Communication Interfaces: Familiarity with RS232, RS485, I2C, UART, SPI.

Why Join?

Impactful Work: Be involved in multiple projects that either enhance existing products with new features or develop brand-new innovations.
Collaborative Environment: Work within an SME that is part of a larger group, ensuring you see projects through from start to finish. The business is responsible for all R&D for the group.

To learn more about this exciting role, contact Chris Oddy.

Senior Electronic Engineer

April 2, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by admin

Position: Senior Electronic Engineer

Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits

Location of Office: Birmingham

The role: As our client continue to grow their engineering team, they are now seeking an Electronic Design Engineer who will work throughout the full design life cycle developing cutting edge products for the global healthcare sector. Their office is based in the north Birmingham area and they work to a 4 day week, giving everyone a long weekend.

The ideal Electronic Design Engineer will be joining a small, growing team with plenty of new product development to get stuck into straight away. You will be experienced enough to manage your own time and workload and be expected to contribute from initial concept through to in house manufacturing and assembly done onsite.

You will be experienced designing both analogue and digital circuits, be strong with PCB design (Altium desired) and familiar with a host of serial protocols including RS485, UART, SPI, RS232, I2C, Ethernet etc. Any experience with wireless protocols (Zigbee, BLE, WiFi etc) or IoT connected devices would make your CV stand out.

This role will best suit an Electronic Design Engineer who is passionate about developing innovative solutions for a product range that improves people’s lives. You will be comfortable in a small team environment and enjoy the variety of work this style of working presents.

Skills and experience required:

Digital circuit design
PCB design and layout
ARM, STM32 Processors
UART, RS232, RS485, I2C, Ethernet

Desirable skills and experience:

Altium design package suite
Wireless protocols: BLE, ZigBee, WiFi etc
Medical industry experience

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity apply with an up-to-date CV today or contact Laurence Powell or Chris Fawcett at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.