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Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to join their growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded and IoT solutions.

This is a primarily office-based role offering a salary of up to £50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.
Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python
Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.
Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.
Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.
Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.
Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.
Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.
Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.
Knowledge of ARM architecture.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

Experience with IoT hardware platforms.
Experience with OS kernel development.
Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).
Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

Competitive salary of up to £50,000
Primarily office-based role in Wigan
Supportive and innovative working environment
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

Compliance Manager

Role: Compliance Manager
Location: Wigan (5 days onsite)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Private Healthcare

KO2 is working with one of its clients, a global engineering business that designs and develops access control systems used in the retail banking sector, alongside high-security safes and vaults for private banks throughout the world.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Compliance Manager, the business is seeking an experienced individual to take ownership of product compliance and verification activities across its product range. A full handover will be provided, and the company is committed to training and developing the successful candidate as part of a long-term succession plan.

This is a key role within the organisation, managing the verification function and ensuring products meet regulatory requirements and third-party certification standards.

Role Overview
As Compliance Manager, you will lead the verification and approvals function, ensuring all new and existing products meet relevant standards and certifications. The role involves extensive third-party testing, ongoing certification renewals, and close collaboration with R&D and external test houses.

This position would suit an established Compliance Manager or a technically strong individual from an electronics or embedded systems background looking to step into management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a team of verification technicians and engineers (5 direct reports)
Plan and prioritise verification activities, including in-house EMC testing
Own product approval and re-approval processes
Define and manage third-party testing and certification strategies
Maintain certifications, approvals, and technical documentation
Review test reports and resolve technical queries and non-conformances
Liaise with external test houses and certification bodies
Monitor regulatory requirements across all regions of operation
Communicate compliance and approval status to senior management
Maintain Declarations of Conformity, Declarations of Performance, and Technical Construction Files
Ensure internal test facilities are calibrated and fit for purpose
Work in line with ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

The Environment
You will work closely with a well-established Research & Development team of over 30 engineers, based in a purpose-built facility in Lancashire, focused on developing new and improved electronic products.

Skills & Experience

Experience in a compliance, verification, or approvals role
Strong knowledge of standards such as BS EN 54, EN 50131, EMC, LVD, RED, ROHS and REACH
Experience working with third-party test houses and certification bodies
Background in electronics or embedded systems preferred
Strong organisational, communication, and people management skills

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Management experience preferred, or readiness to step into management
Legal right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

Salary £45,000 – £60,000
Permanent role based in Wigan
Full handover and structured training
Private healthcare
Long-term career development within a growing engineering business

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Data Engineer

January 8, 2026/in North West, Remote Working Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Data Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: 4 days remote, 1 day per week in the Burnley office

About the company

KO2’s client designs and delivers remote sensor technology for automotive applications. The business works with large volumes of data collected from multiple sources and uses cloud-based platforms to turn that data into meaningful insights for internal teams and customers.

The role

KO2 are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing technical team. This role will focus on building, maintaining and improving data pipelines that bring together data from a range of internal systems, external APIs and cloud environments. You will work closely with colleagues who consume the data, ensuring it is reliable, well structured and fit for purpose.

This is a hands on role with a mix of data engineering, cloud infrastructure and light DevOps responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to help tidy up and standardise existing solutions, migrate or replace legacy components, and implement best practices across the data platform.

Key responsibilities

Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines in AWS
Combining and transforming data from multiple sources into usable datasets
Writing and maintaining production-quality Python code
Working with databases and data storage solutions
Improving existing pipelines through standardisation and best practices
Supporting CI/CD and infrastructure work, including CloudFormation and related tools
Taking ownership of solutions and validating that outputs make sense from a data and business perspective

Required experience

Strong Python programming experience is essential
Hands-on cloud experience is essential, ideally AWS
Experience working with databases and data-driven systems
Background in data engineering, analytics engineering or a closely related role
Ability to understand data logic and question results, not just move data from A to B

Desirable experience

AWS services for data engineering
CI/CD and DevOps tooling
Infrastructure as code, such as CloudFormation
Experience with Azure or GCP is acceptable if you can demonstrate the ability to transfer skills to AWS

The ideal candidate

You will have a solid foundation in data engineering and cloud technologies and be keen to continue developing your skills. You may not tick every box, but you will be curious, proactive and comfortable learning new tools where needed. Attitude, problem-solving ability and long-term fit are as important as existing technical skills

Location and working pattern

This role is remote-first, with four days per week working from home and one day per week in the Burnley office. The in-office day is typically Tuesday and is an important part of team collaboration. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance to make weekly attendance sustainable.

Salary

Up to £60,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for candidates who meet the majority of requirements.

Apply today with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.

Senior Electronic Engineer

December 9, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Senior Electronic Engineer | Warrington

Up to £70k DOE

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Engineer to join our growing team in Warrington. This is a key technical position offering the opportunity to lead innovative design projects, mentor junior engineers, and shape the future of our electronic systems and products.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
Produce detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation
Oversee product lifecycle activities including prototyping, validation, and certification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and project management
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior engineers
Investigate and resolve complex engineering issues and contribute to continuous improvement
Ensure designs meet compliance requirements, quality standards, and project deadlines

About You

Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design
Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, SPICE simulation tools)
Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces
Knowledge of EMC design principles and relevant regulatory standards
Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, proactive approach
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for continued professional development
Work on exciting, cutting-edge projects in a supportive team
Modern facilities with a strong focus on innovation
Hybrid working options

Location

Based in Warrington, with excellent transport links and nearby amenities.

If you’re a driven Senior Electronic Engineer looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

December 1, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Frodsham, Cheshire

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000

When it comes to engineering medical technologies used at the point of need, whether in a GP surgery, an ICU, or a specialist hospital department, our client is setting new benchmarks for innovation, safety, and quality. Their devices are designed to prolong life, support clinicians, and deliver absolute reliability in critical environments.

With over a century of combined group expertise in high pressure medical systems and patient care technology, the business has earned long standing trust from healthcare professionals and patients alike. Building on this heritage, they are now expanding their engineering department and are looking for a highly capable Lead Embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of life saving products.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of embedded software development within the department, acting as the technical lead and setting the standards for quality, architecture, documentation, and compliance. You will play a central role in developing devices used in hospitals, critical care wards, and frontline clinical environments.

You will work closely with hardware, systems, and regulatory teams, ensuring products meet the stringent requirements expected of medical grade technology. This is a key appointment within a growing medical device start up environment, where your expertise and leadership will meaningfully shape the future of the department and its products.

Who They Are Looking For

The business is open minded and will consider applicants from three backgrounds:

Medical device specialists, experienced embedded software engineers with a background in medical, healthcare, or other regulated environments such as ISO 13485, IEC 62304, aerospace, automotive safety, and similar sectors
Regulated industry engineers, with transferrable skills from other safety critical or regulated sectors and the appetite to transition into medical devices
Exceptional embedded software engineers, without regulated industry experience but who demonstrate the drive, determination, and personal qualities to thrive in a medical device environment

Titles considered include Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Principal Embedded Software Engineer, and Lead Embedded Software Engineer, with salary aligned to capability and experience.

Location and Hybrid Working

The Director is supportive of remote working and is happy for the role to be office based one to two days per week, potentially less. However, due to internal policy, the successful candidate must live within a sensible commuting distance and be able to reach the Frodsham site within around one hour and fifteen minutes when needed for collaboration, test activities, or project requirements.

Package

£60,000 to £70,000 salary, depending on experience and seniority
5.9% company pension contribution
8% annual performance based bonus
Flexible hybrid working
An opportunity to lead an embedded function within an innovative medical device environment.
Meaningful work on products that improve and save lives

If you want your work to have purpose, this is a rare chance to combine cutting edge engineering with real world clinical impact. You will be joining an ambitious and passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological excellence.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

November 28, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our clients innovative Manchester-based team, where you’ll help shape the next generation of embedded software solutions used across high-performance systems used around the globe.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising embedded applications across a range of embedded and Linux-based platforms. Working alongside talented engineers, you’ll help build robust, efficient systems that power real-world products.

Skills and Experience Required:

Solid, hands-on experience in embedded systems
Strong C or C++ skills within embedded environments
Java development experience
Knowledge of communication protocols including RS232, I2C, TCP/IP, and USB
Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
Ability to stay focused and effective under pressure

Desirable:

Experience developing on Ubuntu and Windows environments
Familiarity with Yocto or Buildroot
Understanding of Linux kernel configuration
Experience developing Java OpenJDK on embedded Linux platforms
SAS Experience

Why Apply?

Work with cutting-edge embedded technologies
Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering culture
Opportunities for growth, training, and technical leadership
Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package

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

Lead Electronics Engineer

November 27, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Lead Electronic Engineer

Location: Preston + Hybrid Work from home

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Electronic Embedded Engineer passionate about new product innovation and cutting-edge technology?

Our client, a leading technology company based in Preston, is expanding its engineering team and seeking a talented engineer to play a key role in the design and development of next-generation electronic products.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on full product lifecycle development — from concept through to production — where your ideas and expertise will directly shape innovative products used across high-performance applications.

The Role

As an Electronic Embedded Engineer, you’ll work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to design, develop, and test complex electronic systems. You’ll be involved in both hardware and firmware development, taking ownership of projects that combine analogue and digital circuit design with embedded microcontroller-based systems.

You’ll also contribute to research and development activities, pushing forward new ideas for product improvement and innovation — particularly in battery-powered and energy storage technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test analogue and digital electronic circuits.
Develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems (C/C++).
Contribute to new product development from concept to production.
Conduct prototyping, validation, and debugging of electronic designs.
Work closely with mechanical, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
Support continuous improvement and innovation within product design.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong experience in electronics and embedded system design.
Proven background in analogue and digital circuit design.
Experience with microcontroller development (ARM, PIC, STM32, or similar).
Solid understanding of embedded programming.
Track record of delivering innovative new products in an R&D environment.

Desirable:

Experience with power storage, battery-powered, or low-power electronic systems.
Knowledge of power management, charging circuits, or energy-efficient design.
Familiarity with compliance testing (EMC, CE, etc.).

Why Join?

Be at the forefront of innovative product design and development.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team.
Work on a diverse range of technically challenging projects.
Excellent career growth opportunities in a company investing in R&D and innovation.

Mechanical Engineer

September 24, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Formby, developing advanced black box telematic devices for all areas of transport.

In this role, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing products from concept through to manufacture, ensuring compliance with industry standards in a safety-critical environment. You will contribute to new product development, undertake design modifications, and provide full technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing 3D models, layouts, and technical drawings using industry-standard CAD software.
Applying engineering calculations and design formulas to develop robust and reliable solutions.
Supporting the full product lifecycle, from prototyping and testing through to production release.
Managing multiple projects, delivering on time, cost, and quality targets.
Liaising with suppliers, production, and customers to ensure technical requirements are met.
Maintaining strong revision control and documentation processes.

The successful Mechanical Engineer will have:

A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering.
Strong knowledge of CAD/3D solid modelling packages (e.g. AutoCAD).
Experience with design for manufacture, materials selection, and mechanical design calculations.
Proven background in product design, ideally within a safety-critical industry.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and team collaboration skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, using emerging technologies to shape the future of transport systems. It’s an excellent position for a Mechanical Engineer seeking to apply their technical expertise to challenging and rewarding engineering problems.

Salary: £50,000 plus benefits.

Apply today and help us deliver next-generation transport technology.

Electronic Engineer

September 18, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Electronics Engineer

Location: Stockport

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

KO2 are partnered with an innovative engineering company in Stockport who are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their growing team. Our client has an excellent reputation for supplying quality design work for over 20 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the challenge of working throughout the full cycle on a variety of projects, from initial concept and design through to testing and delivery.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you will:

Design and develop a range of electronic systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues in existing designs through root cause analysis.
Produce detailed schematics and PCB layouts using OrCad and other CAD tools.
Work with microprocessors, digital ICs, and FPGA devices (Altera Quartus).
Embedded C programming at firmware level
Perform signal processing tasks to enhance product performance.
Debug and validate designs to ensure functionality and reliability.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electronics with mechanical systems.
Participate in design reviews and contribute recommendations for improvement.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

Competence in CAD design tools (OrCad, Altium or similar)
Strong understanding of electronics engineering principles.
Knowledge of FPGA technology.
Familiarity with ARM-based embedded systems (advantageous).
Hands-on experience with debugging tools and techniques.
Ability to interpret technical documentation and complex schematics.
Analytical, detail-focused approach to problem solving.
Strong communicator who thrives in a team environment.

What’s On Offer

This is a varied role where you’ll work on interesting and technically challenging projects, with opportunities to further develop your skills. You’ll be joining a supportive business that encourages continuous learning and professional growth.

If you’re a motivated Electronics Engineer looking for a new challenge in Stockport, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.

Senior Electronics Engineer

September 18, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Blackburn + Flexible hybrid working from home.
Salary: Up to £75,000

About the Company

Join a market leader with decades of expertise developing industry leading electronic devices and modern software solutions for clients around the globe. They are now looking to expand their engineering team and looking to add an experienced Electronics Engineer to the team.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to play a key role in the R&D team, taking ownership of system hardware design and working closely with a specialist firmware team. This is a chance to accelerate an ambitious product development roadmap and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

What You’ll Need

Core Skills & Experience

Strong background in system design using single-chip microcontrollers (e.g. M16C, MSP430, STM32) and debugging tools.
Expertise in high-performance microprocessors (e.g. iMX6, ARM Cortex A7).
In-depth knowledge of PCB design/layout with focus on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Analog circuit design, including ADC interfacing and DC/DC converters.
Experience with communication buses (e.g. RS485).
Familiarity with high-level modules: 4G modems, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC.

Desirable Skills

ISM band RF transceiver design for wireless systems.
Low-power design for battery-operated products.
Hands-on experience with IoT devices.
Understanding of mains Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS).

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to step into a senior position where your technical authority will shape next-generation of systems. With hybrid working from home, flexible hours, and the opportunity to innovate in a fast-moving industry, it’s the perfect role for a passionate electronics engineer.

Ready to take the lead?
Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions to find out more about this opportunity.