Hardware Test Engineer
Manchester | Up to £45,000 | Hybrid WFH – 2 Days from Home a Week

KO2’s client, an industry leader in the design and development of cutting-edge automated electronic and software solutions, is looking to hire a Hardware Test Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of innovative products used across industrial, commercial, and high-tech sectors. You’ll be responsible for hands-on testing of bespoke hardware systems, ensuring high standards of reliability and performance before deployment.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute manual test procedures for hardware systems and components
• Work closely with design and development teams to identify and resolve issues
• Maintain test documentation and reports to support product validation
• Support compliance and certification processes
• Contribute to continuous improvements in test strategies and hardware verification

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in manual testing of electronic hardware
• Strong understanding of hardware debugging, fault-finding and validation
• Ability to interpret schematics, technical drawings, and datasheets
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Bonus Points For:

• A broad understanding of electronics including the ability to read circuit diagrams.

• Exposure to EMC, CE, or safety compliance testing
• Experience with firmware or embedded level software testing.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £45,000
• Flexible hybrid working – 3 days on-site in Manchester, 2 days from home
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, real-world technology
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Career progression and training opportunities

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of electronics innovation. If you’re passionate about hardware and thrive on solving technical challenges, this is the role for you.

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

 

Position: C++ Software Engineer
Salary: Up to £60,000
Location: Chester (Hybrid – 50% Remote / 50% On-site)

Key Skills Required:

• Proficient in modern C++ (C++14, C++17, or C++20)
• Experience with Embedded Linux
• Familiarity with version control tools (SVN, Git, etc.)

About the Role:
We are working with a well-established and globally recognized electronics company specializing in Industrial Automation solutions. Their product range spans from handheld monitoring devices to desktop and web-based applications that provide real-time data and control capabilities.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking to expand their R&D team with a talented C++ Software Engineer. This is a hybrid role, offering a flexible 50/50 split between home and office working, with flexible working hours.

You will play a key role in the development of new products, focusing on C++ development for Embedded Linux platforms. This is a hands-on position where you will be involved throughout the full software development life cycle—from concept and design to development, debugging, and testing. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including electronics, software, and mechanical engineers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing new software in modern C++
• Working on Embedded Linux platforms
• Updating and maintaining existing code
• Participating in product design meetings and technical discussions
• Testing and debugging software in a hands-on environment

Desirable (Bonus) Skills:

• Python scripting
• Embedded software experience
• GUI development using Qt
• Familiarity with Docker

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Flexible working arrangements (50% remote)
• Strong benefits package
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, life-improving technology

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

Electronics Engineer

KO2’s client, a prominent player in the security systems industry, is seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer with a passion for embedded software to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working on advanced security solutions designed to protect some of the most high-risk and secure facilities globally. You will be part of a close-knit, family-oriented team where your contributions are valued, and you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge security technologies.

About the Company:

Our client is a leading provider of advanced security systems, specializing in protecting against drone, blast, and explosion threats. With an annual turnover of £50 million, the company delivers tailored solutions for high-security environments around the world. Despite its size, the company maintains a family-oriented culture where each team member is appreciated, and the owner personally knows and supports everyone. This environment fosters organic growth and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Your Role as an Electronics Engineer:

In this role, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software development, collaborating closely with the mechanical engineering team. You will play a pivotal part in designing, testing, and refining security systems that protect against high-risk attacks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing both analogue and digital electronics
• Developing embedded software (with a 50/50 focus on electronics and software)
• Managing microelectronics to control input/output signals
• Participating in high-security testing, including blast and ballistic-proof systems
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers to create integrated security solutions
• Supporting the growth of the electronics team and mentoring junior engineers as the department expands

Key Qualifications:

• Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design
• Expertise in embedded software development
• Familiarity with systems integration, especially involving microelectronics and embedded systems
• British nationality (required for security clearance)
• A passion for working on high-quality, low-volume projects that push the limits of innovation

What the Company Offers:

• Competitive Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Training & Development: Access to specialized training to enhance your skill set
• Team Growth: Opportunity to join a growing electronics team with pathways into leadership roles
• Family-Oriented Culture: Work in a supportive, family-like environment where you’re truly valued
• High-Impact Projects: Contribute to cutting-edge security solutions, including drone defense and explosion-proof testing

*Due to the nature of work you will need to be a UK national to be considered for this role*

Our client is committed to making a global impact in the security industry and is looking for someone with your expertise to join their team. If you’re an experienced Electronics Engineer with embedded software experience and want to work on innovative, world-class security solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits

The company: KO2s client are an industry leader, with a proud reputation for innovation currently going through a period of growth. They design, develop and manufacture a range of industrial electronic devices that are used around the globe.

The Role: They are looking for an embedded software engineer to join their engineering team. The successful candidate will be working within a multidiscipline team and can expect to work on brand new projects whilst providing upgrades to existing products.

The ideal embedded software engineer will be degree qualified and have 3+ years industry experience in a similar role. You will have a strong understanding of embedded system design patterns and software architecture, with a skills set that includes:

• Strong hands-on experience of developing embedded applications software, in C, on bare-metal systems.
• Experience with ARM Cortex and TI microcontrollers.
• Experience of developing supporting software in a high-level language, preferably Python, C# or C++.
• Communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and CAN.
• Awareness of the MISRA C standards
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Clear communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and document designs.

Benefits on offer include:

• 26 days holiday plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Bonus Scheme
• 4x Life Assurance
• Flexible working and an early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working from home

If you are an embedded software engineer based in the Manchester area looking for a new challenge and the chance to work on industry leading devices in a friendly and professional team environment this is the role for you.

Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Recruitment today with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Position: Electronics Engineer

Salary: Up to £65,000

Office Location: Stretford, Manchester

Location of work: This role is primarily office based

The Role: Due to customer demand our client are once again growing their Engineering function and are keen to add a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to their team. The successful Electronics Engineer will be working towards the development of a new range of bespoke electronic products for integration into complex SMART energy systems.

This role will best suit an all-round Electronics Engineer who has experience with analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design and knowledge of EMC design. You will be working on industry leading, complex products that are used around the globe. Our client is well established and can offer the successful Electronics Engineer a challenging but friendly team environment with plenty of chance to contribute throughout the full design life cycle working on new product developments.

Ideally you will be a technical enthusiast who enjoys problem solving in a team environment with proven experience in a similar role. The successful Electronics Engineer can expect their role to involve the following:

• Translate customer requirements into an electronics specification.
• Carry out detailed design and implementation of electronic circuits.
• Derive verification plans to address design requirements.
• Prepare test procedures and traceability of these results back to the original requirements.
• Produce accurate written documentation to fully support the design.
• Be responsible for the delivery of Electronics and Sub-System designs

Skills and Experience Required:

• Analogue circuit design
• Digital circuit design
• PCB design and layout
• Schematic capture
• Debugging, simulation, validation and Testing

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• FPGA design
• EMC/LVD regulations
• Microprocessor design

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knights at KO2 for more information on this exciting Electronics Design Engineer role.