Junior/Graduate Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Junior or Graduate Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Warwick

Salary: £30,000

The Role:
An exciting opportunity has been created for a Junior or Graduate Embedded Software Engineer to join our client’s newly established offices in the Warwick area, as they expand their engineering design team.

This role is ideal for someone with a relevant and recent degree qualification (Computer Science, Embedded Engineering etc) and a solid foundation in embedded software development who is eager to grow their skills in a real-world setting. If you’re looking to develop your expertise in all aspects of embedded development, solve interesting problems, and work with cutting-edge technologies, this is the role for you.

You will join a small, dynamic team and contribute to the development of next-generation products. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle and make a meaningful impact on the design and functionality of exciting new devices.

Technologies and Skills you will have knowledge of and get the chance to work with include:

  • Embedded C/C++ programming
  • RTOS and Bare metal development
  • 8-32 Bit microcontrollers – ARM Cortex (STM32 Chipset)
  • RS232, RS485, TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, and other communication protocols
  • Wireless, RF, Low Power/Battery Operated, or Mass Manufacturing products
  • Bluetooth, ZigBee, WiFi
  • Agile development tools (e.g., JIRA, GitHub)
  • Safety coding standards (e.g., MISRA C, Safety Critical)

If you’re passionate about embedded software and looking for a role where you can grow and make a real difference, contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd today for more details.

Electronic Design Engineer

Position: Electronic Design Engineer

Location of Office: Stoke-On-Trent

Location of work: Hybrid WFH available

Salary: Up to £65,000

The Role: A position is now available for an experienced Electronic Design Engineer to join our clients engineering team as they work towards the design and development of a new range of industry leading products. The successful Electronics Engineer will get the chance to take a lead role working throughout the full design life cycle on a range of products that make our every day lives safer. Our client is a leader in their sector and their products can be seen in use around the globe.

The ideal Electronic Engineer will be an all-rounder who enjoys all aspects of the design process and is comfortable designing circuits and coding microcontrollers in C. You will be working within a small engineering team of like-minded engineers and enjoy the challenge of solving complicated design problems and taking a hands-on approach to working with circuit boards.

Our client has several generations of legacy products that will occasionally need updating and maintaining, at the same time you will also be working on new product designs for future generations of their core products and totally new devices. Our client is using modern technology and design techniques and looking for someone to carry on in this fashion whilst bringing new ideas and experience to their team.

Skills and experience required:

  • Analog and digital circuit design
  • Multilayer PCB design and layout
  • Embedded C programming
  • Microcontroller development

Desirable skills and experience:

  • FPGA’s using Verilog – Xilinix or Lattice
  • MSP430 Microcontroller development
  • Embedded Linux

To discuss this role in further detail please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Embedded Engineer

Embedded Engineer – Birmingham (Flexible Hybrid Work from Home) – Up to £55,000 + Benefits

KO2s client, a leading technology company based in Birmingham, is looking for an experienced Embedded Engineer to join their growing team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on next-generation products while maintaining and updating current systems. As an Embedded Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge embedded systems and transitioning to new operating systems.

This position offers flexible hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office per week or more remote options available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and optimize low-level software in C, specifically for STM32 firmware.
  • Work on GSM and GPRS protocols to enhance communication capabilities.
  • Lead the transition to a new operating system for their next generations of product
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement embedded solutions.
  • Ensure high-quality, reliable embedded systems through thorough testing and debugging.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of industry experience in an Embedded Engineer role.
  • Strong proficiency in low-level development using C.
  • Extensive experience with STM32 firmware development.
  • Solid knowledge of RTOS and the ability to lead transitions to new operating systems.
  • Experience with GSM or GPRS communication protocols.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with CAN protocol.
  • Knowledge of MISRA C standards.
  • Familiarity with MQTT for IoT communication.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technology. The next generation of products is on the horizon, and as an Embedded Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of this exciting evolution.

Salary: Up to £55,00 + benefits

If you are a passionate and experienced Embedded Engineer with a strong background in C programming, STM32 firmware, and RTOS, KO2s client wants to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a leading company in Birmingham!

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.

Senior Electronic Engineer

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.