Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Near Bishop Auckland (Fully Onsite) — finish at 2.30pm on Fridays

Salary: Up to £55,000

The Opportunity

An established engineering business near Bishop Auckland is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. The wider team of 16 spans firmware, electronics, software and test disciplines. This is a genuinely multidisciplinary environment, giving engineers full input across the entire product lifecycle — from concept and design through to testing and production.

You’ll be working on handheld, battery-powered devices that connect via Bluetooth to a range of devices, contributing to products used in real-world, hands-on applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware for handheld, battery-powered devices.
• Work across both RTOS and bare-metal environments.
• Develop and maintain communication interfaces including Bluetooth/BLE, USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC.
• Collaborate closely with electronics and test engineers across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to production.
• Contribute to the design, development, and integration of Bluetooth-connected products with mobile and Windows platforms.

Skills & Experience

• Strong embedded programming skills in C (some C++ desirable).
• Experience with RTOS and bare-metal firmware development.
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex and NXP processors.
• Practical experience with Bluetooth/BLE, USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC communication protocols.
• Experience developing firmware for battery-powered or handheld devices is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team with full lifecycle involvement.

What’s on Offer?

• Full involvement across the entire product lifecycle, working alongside firmware, electronics, and test specialists.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• 37.5-hour week with an early finish (2.30pm) on Fridays
• Fully onsite role near Bishop Auckland.

If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on innovative handheld, Bluetooth-connected devices within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, we’d love to hear from you.

Electronics / Embedded Design Engineer
Newcastle
£40,000 – £45,000 (flexible depending on experience)

KO2’s client is expanding and is now looking to recruit an Electronics / Embedded Design Engineer to help establish a new R&D and design function within the business.

This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage of a new consultancy-focused team, where you will play a key role in shaping the direction of electronics design and development activities.

The role will involve a combination of hardware and software development. You will be responsible for designing PCB layouts and schematics, as well as developing embedded software for microcontroller-based systems. The position would suit someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle and has a solid grounding in both electronics and embedded systems.

You will contribute to the development of new ideas and projects, supporting the growth of a design and consultancy offering alongside the company’s established repair services. This role offers the chance to build something new within an existing and stable business.

The ideal candidate will have experience in PCB design and schematic capture, good knowledge of electronic components and circuit design, and the ability to write embedded software, typically in C, for microcontrollers. A strong understanding of core electronics principles is essential.

KO2’s client is open to candidates who are early in their career but have moved beyond graduate level and can demonstrate practical knowledge and capability.

This is an on-site role in Newcastle and offers the opportunity to grow with a developing R&D function. Salary is flexible depending on experience, with an indicative range of £40,000 to £45,000.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply today with an up to date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to progress your application.

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £40,000 + Benefits

KO2 is working with an innovative engineering business based in Newcastle that specialises in power electronic solutions for the Energy, Industrial, and Transport sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their engineering team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies used within power electronic systems. You will work closely with electronics, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver robust, high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of enclosures, assemblies, and components
• Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings
• Supporting designs through prototype, test, and manufacture
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ensuring designs meet technical, quality, and industry standards

Skills & Experience

• Experience of mechanical design of complete machinery, fabrications and assemblies in an engineering focused company.
• Proficiency with Creo (preferred), or experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or PADs (all acceptable)
• Understanding of mechanical design for electronic or power-related systems is highly desirable
• Ability to produce detailed drawings and documentation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge power electronic solutions
• Supportive engineering-led environment with opportunities for progression

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging products within a growing and forward-thinking business, this is the role for you.

Apply today with an up to date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Electronics Test Engineer (LabVIEW Essential)

Location: Durham

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 DOE

KO2’s client, a Durham-based company that designs and develops automotive sensors, is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to support new automated test development for rechargeable battery products. Working with the Senior Electronics Test Engineer, you will help create new test systems, maintain existing equipment, and support NPI and PFMEA activities across the business.

We are looking for someone with solid electronic and electrical engineering knowledge and experience gained in a test or manufacturing environment. Strong LabVIEW programming is essential. You should be confident troubleshooting, structured in your approach, and comfortable working with technicians and cross-functional engineering teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and specifications for new products, ensuring alignment with customer and internal standards.

• Carry out failure investigations to support reliability improvements.

• Design, validate and maintain automated test rigs and fixtures.

• Manage firmware version control and support programming fixtures.

• Provide technical support to production teams and guidance to electronics technicians.

• Contribute test input into NPI and PFMEA processes.

• Verify and validate test equipment, maintain documentation, and produce clear test reports.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent background.

• Previous experience in electronics test or manufacturing.

• Strong LabVIEW experience, with additional C# or Arduino exposure welcomed.

• Familiarity with SQL databases for data capture or analysis.

• Strong diagnostic ability, good IT skills, clear communicator, organised and adaptable.

Apply today with an up to date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to progress your application.

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

KO2’s client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Newcastle. This is a key hire within the business, offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging projects that combine software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

The core requirement is strong embedded software expertise – everything else is a bonus. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working across disciplines, this role will give you exactly that.

The Role:

• Developing and maintaining embedded software solutions for complex engineering systems
• Collaborating with electronics and mechanical teams on cross-disciplinary projects
• Tackling varied technical challenges across firmware, C/C++, C#, and Python (all nice-to-haves, but not essential)
• Involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design through to deployment

About You:

• Strong experience with embedded software development is essential
• Comfortable working close to hardware and within cross-functional teams
• Any additional skills in modern C++, C#, Python, RTOS, or firmware are highly desirable but not required

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working: 3 days onsite in Newcastle, 2 days working from home
• A role with huge variety – no two projects are the same
• The chance to play a pivotal part in shaping software direction for a growing team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer who wants to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

If you’re an experienced engineer with a passion for embedded software, we’d love to hear from you.