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.

Senior Network Engineer

Worsley

£50,000 + Bonus (up to 15%) + Excellent Benefits

KO2’s client are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to join a fast-growing company based in Worsley, leading the charge in IoT-connected technology across Europe.

With 6,000–7,000 live devices operating across the continent and a complex LAN infrastructure connecting them all, this is a high-visibility, mission-critical role at the heart of the business. You’ll be working with a massive, high-availability network, bigger than most organisations of this size, with traffic across multiple APIs, customer endpoints, and network environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Taking the lead on network performance, reliability, and futureproofing a large IoT environment.
• Supporting and maintaining 18+ Layer 3 switches across on-site and data centre locations.
• Managing and optimising LAN/WAN and NOC infrastructure with a particular focus on upload scheduling and time-sensitive data traffic.
• Planning the transition to a hybrid cloud model—currently in testing—migrating from local data centres to cloud without compromising network security or device uptime.
• Owning all things network: Disaster Recovery, Data Protection, Security Policies, and compliance.
• Looking at ways to reduce costs and improve service performance, e.g., line procurement and provider negotiation.
• Supporting colleagues with Active Directory, Intune device management, and contributing to documentation, IT security, and general infrastructure support in a tight-knit team.

What KO2’s client are Looking For:

• Deep expertise in networking in complex, high-traffic environments, ideally in IoT or electronics-heavy organisations.
• Strong background in datacentre environments, ideally with experience in large ISPs or similar.
• Hands-on experience managing and optimising LAN/WAN networks and Layer 3 switching.
• Experience or strong interest in hybrid cloud transitions from legacy infrastructure.
• Understanding of security and compliance, with a pragmatic approach to maintaining uptime and resilience.
• Ability to work autonomously and own the entire networking estate.
• Familiarity with supporting wider infrastructure tools and platforms such as Intune, AD, and endpoint management.

Package:

• £55,000 – £60,000 salary
• Bonus up to 15%
• Private medical (with option to upgrade to family)
• 5% pension matched
• Dental and optical cover

Why Join KO2’s client?

• Take ownership of a large-scale, business-critical network
• Be the go-to expert in a company where networking is both a priority and a challenge
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the network as the business moves towards cloud
• Enjoy a supportive team, where your expertise is highly valued and your impact is visible

This is a rare opportunity to own and evolve the networking backbone of a thriving IoT company. If you’re someone who thrives in complex environments, has a passion for network infrastructure, and wants to be part of shaping the next generation of a critical platform—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Job Title: Junior Electronics Engineer
Location: Wigan
Salary: Up to £35,000

KO2 is working on behalf of a long-standing client in the Wigan area, a specialist in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products for a range of industries. Due to continued growth and the successful delivery of multiple new projects, they are now looking to add a Junior Electronics Engineer to their expanding R&D team.

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Electronics Engineer with 1 to 3 years of industry experience to further develop their skills in a hands-on, small team collaborative environment. You’ll work across the full product development lifecycle—from concept through to production—alongside a team of experienced engineers developing innovative and reliable electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout design
• Perform debugging, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on hardware
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and production teams
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and technical reports

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in an electronics engineering role
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Exposure to EMC compliance, design for manufacture, or design for test
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Previous involvement in taking products from concept to production

What’s on Offer:

• Mentorship and ongoing development in a growing engineering team
• Involvement in varied projects across multiple sectors

This role is ideal for someone early in their electronics career looking to gain deeper experience in an industrial product development setting.

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

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.