Position: Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Burnley (Hybrid – 3 to 4 days WFH per week)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

KO2 are working with an innovative client in the electronics devices space, and they are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to support exciting new projects. Based out of their Burnley office, with the flexibility to work from home 3–4 days per week, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across multiple industries.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the design and development of electronic circuits and systems.
• Taking projects from concept through to production, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability.
• Integrating and optimising wireless communication technologies (e.g. LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, BLE, Wi-Fi).
• Ensuring designs meet EMC, environmental, and relevant industry compliance standards.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including software and mechanical engineers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as an Electronics Engineer, ideally at senior level.
• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience with PCB design and layout tools.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of compliance, testing, and certification requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and leadership.

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working – typically 3–4 days per week from home.
• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work on innovative projects

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

Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer – Wigan – Up to £40,000

KO2 is partnering with a leading electronics company in Wigan, known for developing innovative products across multiple industries. With new projects underway, they’re expanding their R&D team and seeking an Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer.

The Role:
Work across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, in a hands-on, collaborative environment. You’ll design circuits, develop embedded software (C/C++), support PCB design, and solve technical challenges alongside experienced engineers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or similar
• 2+ years’ industry experience
• Strong circuit design knowledge
• PCB design and lab equipment experience
• Embedded C/C++ programming skills

Bonus Skills: RTOS, comms protocols, Git, EMC, and product development experience.

Why Apply?

• Diverse projects across sectors
• Grow both hardware & software expertise
• Supportive team with mentorship and career growth

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Role: Electronics & Test Engineer

Location: Knutsford

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Our client in the Knutsford area is looking for a hands-on Electronics & Test Engineer to test, debug, and validate autonomous robotic solutions that they design and manufacture on site. They are a small growing team and looking for a motivated, passionate Engineer to join their them as they develop industry leading devices.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot and repair embedded hardware
• Test and calibrate sensors, PCBs, actuators, and motor controllers.
• Work with low-level protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-485).
• Use ROS/ROS2 tools to debug comms and system performance.
• Support field deployments and live robot testing.

What you’ll need

• A background in electronics testing & hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience with comms protocols and interpreting schematics.
• Working knowledge of ROS or ROS2.
• Ability to work independently in the field.

Nice to have

• C/C++ or Python programming/scripting
• STM32, ESP32, Arduino experience.
• Exposure to robotics hardware or automation systems.

Apply now via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with an up-to-date CV today!

Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience)
Company: KO2’s client – Established EMC Test Laboratory

Are you passionate about electronics? Want to build a rewarding, hands-on career in a highly specialised field with clear progression and real-world impact? KO2’s client, a long-established electronics and EMC testing laboratory based in Manchester, is looking for a Trainee EMC Electronics Engineer to join their expert team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected, close-knit team of just nine people, working directly with customers to ensure their products meet essential compliance standards. You’ll gain exposure to real electronics in action — from evaluating product failures to suggesting design improvements — and develop your skills in one of the UK’s few dedicated EMC test labs in the region.

Why join KO2’s client?

• 30 years of industry experience in EMC, and environmental product testing
• A hands-on role where electronics meets problem solving
• Family-run environment — low pressure, high support
• Real technical variety (not just testing — also diagnosis, rework, and design support)
• Clear pathway to Senior Engineer and potentially Director level in future
• Work directly with clients on-site and operate industry-grade testing equipment
• Like MythBusters, but real — you’ll literally “beat devices to death” with surges, RF, and environmental stress tests!

What you’ll be doing:

• Learning to operate and set up EMC and other compliance tests
• Interacting directly with customers to understand their electronics products and test needs
• Troubleshooting and advising on product failures
• Supporting or leading remedial work and occasional circuit redesign
• Progressing from trainee to senior level as your knowledge and confidence grows

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for electronics — whether from formal education, tinkering at home, or hands-on work
• Interest in EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) — prior experience not essential
• Degree, HND, or no formal qualifications — we care more about aptitude and attitude
• Someone curious, practical, and eager to learn in a real-world electronics environment
• Bonus: Radio amateurs / hobbyists / repairers / electronics tinkerers especially welcome!

What you’ll gain:

• A stable, long-term role with real technical ownership
• Practical training from experienced engineers, including our current EMC lead
• Career progression into senior technical and leadership positions
• Access to a rare facility with equipment and knowledge not commonly found in the North of England
• A job that actually uses your passion for electronics

If you’re an aspiring engineer with a passion for electronics, ready to build a career in EMC testing and compliance, this is your chance to make a difference — and blow some stuff up (safely, of course).

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Chester

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in designing and developing embedded software solutions that power advanced technology used in energy systems. You’ll work on exciting new hardware platforms and contribute to products that connect seamlessly with cloud services to provide real-time, reliable data for critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for cutting-edge measurement and monitoring devices.
• Develop firmware for in-house designed hardware platforms.
• Implement communication protocols between embedded systems and cloud-based platforms.
• Ensure code is high-quality, maintainable, and meets industry standards.
• Contribute to process and product improvements as the business scales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong expertise in C/C++ (including C++11/14/17).
• Proven experience in embedded software development and the full product lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of low-level protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, RS232).
• Experience working with ARM Cortex microprocessors.
• Proficiency with Linux (both as a development environment and target OS).
• Familiarity with Git and unit testing frameworks.
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: Up to £55,000
• 25 days holiday (FTE) + bank holidays, with additional days for long service (up to 30 days total)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents)
• Supportive, inclusive work culture with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and personal growth
• Excellent career development opportunities

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter. We’re excited to hear from engineers who are passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful impact.