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Electronics Engineer

June 21, 2022/in Remote Working, South Contract /by admin

Rate: £45-50 per hour (outside of IR35)

Location of office: Brentwood, Essex

Location of work: Hybrid working. 2/3 days a week in the office. The rest of the time remote (you can decide what days to be onsite)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Start date: ASAP

The Project:

An electronics business who specialises in Smart Grid and Smart Energy IoT products require an Electronic Design Engineer to join their R&D team for an initial 6-month contract.

With huge demand for EV chargers and Net Zero the demand for the businesses smart intelligent products has skyrocketed.

In this role you will have opportunity to enhance existing products with new features and technology, whilst also getting involved in brand new product developments.

For this role you should be an Electronic Design Engineer who also has experience doing PCB design using Cadence or Orcad.

If you would like to work on products and systems that will have a positive impact on climate change and net zero then this will be a fulfilling assignment. This industry sector is very busy as the world relies on electricity increasingly, and products and systems are required to ensure constant electricity supply, whilst also trying to make it as low cost as possible.

Skills required:

Full electronic design lifecycle experience (concept to EMC)
Analogue and Digital circuit design
PCB Design using Cadence or Orcad
Communication protocol experience e.g. I2C, SPI, RS232, RS485, Ethernet

Embedded Software Engineer

June 20, 2022/in Remote Working, South Permanent /by admin

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonus , healthcare and more

Location of work: Fully Remote Working Available

The Role: a new position has been created for a Firmware Engineer to join their team working on a fully remote basis, working towards the development of industry leading home automation and IoT connected products. The ideal Embedded Software Engineer will be a coding enthusiast who is keen to work with modern C++, developing brand new products within challenging and rewarding environment.

The successful Embedded Software Engineer should be degree qualified and have good industry experience working with modern C++ in an embedded or/and Linux environments. You will have worked in a Test-Driven development environment and any experience with Embedded Linux or wireless comms (ZigBee, Wi-Fi, BLE etc) would make your CV stand out.

You can expect the role to involve:

Full lifecycle involvement in the detailed design, coding and validation of embedded C++ software
Collaborate with other global teams to ensure the timely delivery of new products according to agreed timescales
Adopt in-house best practice for code integrity and design validation
Ensure that the integrity of the system and software architecture is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the product

Skills and Experience Required:

Strong C++ programming
Embedded platform development
Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration etc
Degree qualification

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Embedded Linux
Yocto or Docker
RTOS based architecture
Zigbee, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth comms

Please contact Laurence Powell or Chris Fawcett at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail

Embedded Software Engineer

May 27, 2022/in Remote Working, South Contract /by admin

Rate: £45-55 per hour (outside of IR35)

Location of office: Brentwood, Essex

Location of work: Hybrid working. 2/3 days a week in the office. The rest of the time remote (flexibility on this depending on task work)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Start date: ASAP

The Project:

An electronics business who specialises in Smart Grid and Smart Energy IoT products require an Embedded Software Engineer to join their R&D team for an initial 6-month contract.

With huge demand for EV chargers and Net Zero the demand for the businesses smart intelligent products has skyrocketed.

In this role you will have opportunity to enhance existing products with new features and technology, whilst also getting involved in brand new product developments.

The initial taskwork will largely be Embedded C development on RTOS and Bare Metal, with the opportunity to work on Linux product developments at a later stage (if you wish). The primary programming language will be Embedded C, but if you have C++ capability this is advantageous for other task work.

If you would like to work on products and systems that will have a positive impact on climate change and net zero then this will be a fulfilling assignment. This industry sector is very busy as the world relies on electricity increasingly, and products and systems are required to ensure constant electricity supply, whilst also trying to make it as low cost as possible.

Skills required:

Embedded C
RTOS/ Bare Metal
Microcontroller/ Microprocessor experience

Desirable experience:

ARM Cortex STM32
FreeRTOS
Linux

Senior Systems Engineer

May 26, 2022/in Remote Working, South Permanent /by admin

Position: Senior Systems Engineer

Salary: up to £65,000

Office Location: Basildon or Thame

Location of Work: WFH Hybrid working – 2 days a week remote working

The Role: Our client, a leader in the power distribution solutions sector who specialise in high-performance voltage switchgear applications is now growing a new Systems Engineering team and as such are seeking a Senior or Lead Systems Engineer to join them. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a similar Systems Engineering role and be based close to either their Basildon or Thames offices and will be able to work remotely 2 days a week.

Working as part of a team of engineers you will be key to developing a host of next generation automation solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading Innovation and Engineering team to generate solutions to help customers meet Net Zero commitments.

You will work with Customers, Engineers, Sales and Marketing Teams and other stakeholders to develop technical solutions and specifications. You will then support the engineering teams in realising these solutions. This role will include site visits both in the UK and overseas to support requirements capture, system design, commissioning and training.

You must have the ability to work with low TRL concepts and ideas and help mature the requirements and technologies to a level our partner companies and engineering teams can support. The ability to work on a broad range of system architectures using a wide variety of technologies is essential – plenty of training and career development opportunities will be available.

Skills Required:

Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
Control system methodology
Understanding of software and hardware system design
Experience with BSI/ISO/IEEE industry standards
Degree qualified in a relevant engineering subject

Desirable Skills:

SCADA systems
Database and analytics techniques
MV distribution systems and switchgear

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please get in touch with Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight from KO2 embedded recruitment solutions.

Software Engineer – C++ on Windows

May 24, 2022/in Remote Working, South Permanent /by admin

Position: Software Engineer

Location of Work: Guildford

Location of Work: Remote working or Hybrid WFH available

Package: Salary up to £60,000 + bonus + pension

The Role: A new position has been created for a Software Engineer to join a small development team as they embark on a period of growth. Our client has a cutting-edge visual analysis product at prototype stage and due to customer demand they are now looking to increase the team to enable them to meet new requirements and add custom product functionality.

In this role you will be given the chance to develop a host of new features whilst working alongside an experienced team of Software Engineers. You will be coding in C and C++ within a Windows environment developing real-time applications that handle lots of data collecting from visual sensors and devices. Their system is run of multiple PC devices connected via UDP networks. Working in a small team you will be able to contribute throughout the full design life cycle, be expected to work on individual tasks, manage your own workload and be comfortable working within a small development team.

Skills and Experience Required:

Strong C/C++ programming
Windows environments
Visual Studio
Degree qualified in Computer Science or related subject

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Computer vision
Networking protocols such as UDP
Algorithm development
Small team or Start-up environment experience

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

Embedded Software Engineer

May 16, 2022/in South Permanent /by admin

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £65,000

Office Location: Cambridge

Location of work: WFH Hybrid working available

The Role: A new position has been created for an Embedded Software Engineer to join my client as they continue to grow their engineering team, developing a range of cutting-edge devices for the automotive sector. Our client has an excellent reputation within the automotive industry and being a part of this design team gives you the feel of working in a fast-paced start up environment, whilst having the financial backing of an established company.

The successful Embedded Software Engineer will join a multidiscipline engineering team and have the chance to contribute to the full development lifecycle whilst working alongside a team of electronics, system and embedded software engineers.

This role will best suit an embedded software engineer who has proven industry experience developing successful software solutions in a fast paced, quality focussed environment. You will be strong coding in embedded C across a range of microcontrollers and be familiar with communication protocols including CAN, LIN and SPI. Whilst any experience within the automotive sector or specific knowledge of AUTOSAR or Vector tools would make your CV stand out.

In this role you can expect to be working on a variety of projects for a host of customers from around the globe, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of software solutions, whilst also being involved in verification and testing assuring the software solutions meet the desired quality standards.

Skills and Experience Required:

Embedded C programming
16/32 bit microcontroller development – Infineon desirable
Comm protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, UDS, TCP/IP etc
MISRA C coding standards

Desirable Skill and Experience:

AUTOSAR
Python or C++ programming
A-SPICE processes
Vector tools including: VFlash, CANalyzer or CANoe

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

Embedded Software Engineer

May 13, 2022/in South Permanent /by admin

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000

Office Location: Southampton

The Role: Our client, an industry leading electronics company within the secure wireless communication devices sector are now looking to recruit an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working towards the development of their next generation of products. The ideal Embedded Software Engineer will have strong industry experience and be comfortable designing software using C/C++ and VHDL.

You will be joining a small development team and be given the chance to contribute throughout the full development life cycle on a host of cutting-edge products which are used around the globe. Ideally you will be an all-round Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for quality software design and your skills set will include C/C++, VHDL, embedded system design and version control (SVN or Git). Whilst any experience specifically with Xilinx, MPSoC, embedded Linux or image processing would make your CV standout.

You will be developing complex solutions across multiple platforms and can expect the role to involve tasks including: VHDL development, embedded software design, system design, requirements capture, customer support, inhouse testing and debugging.

Skills and Experience Required:

Embedded C/C++
VHDL for Xilinx
Version control – SVN, Git etc
Degree qualified in an Engineering/Computer Science topic

Desirable Skill and Experience:

Embedded Linux, driver or Kernel level development
Image processing
Digital video standards or broadcast industry experience

Package includes: Salary of up to £60,000, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexitime, 9% company contribution pension, life assurance and more

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail

Embedded Software Manager

May 6, 2022/in South Permanent /by admin

Position: Embedded Software Manager

Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits

Office Location: Southampton

The Role: Our client, an industry leading electronics company within the secure wireless communication devices sector are now looking to recruit an Embedded Software Manager to lead the development of their next generation of products. The successful Embedded Software Manager will be leading a growing team of Engineers and be tasked with achieving new product developments whilst supporting legacy products and growing the team.

Although this is a management focussed role the ideal candidate will have a strong embedded design background and recent team leadership or management experience. Their development platform includes: Embedded C, C++, Linux, SPI, I2C, RF, DSP, Bluetooth, Mesh Networks and a range of microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, Nordic etc) so previous experience with the majority is required.

The successful Embedded Software Manager will be joining an established, multidiscipline team and can expect to work closely with other heads of department working on products that include a variety of design components. You can expect your role to involve leading multiple projects, developing the software team, assigning work packages and delivering new products to meet time and budgetary goals.

If you are an experienced Embedded Engineer looking to make the step up into team leadership or an established Software Manager looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity you are looking for. Our client is a new product focussed, at an exciting stage of growth and working on a host of cutting edge devices that are being used around the globe.

Skills and Experience Required:

Team leadership or management experience
Embedded design background
Strong communication and leadership skills
Agile methodologies and processes
Degree in an Engineering field subject

Desirable Skill and Experience:

Up to date with Embedded design technologies
Experience with RF products
Experience with Linux development

Package includes: Salary of up to £80,000, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexitime, 9% company contribution pension, life assurance and more

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail

Software Engineer

April 26, 2022/in Remote Working, South Permanent /by admin

Position: Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £70,000

Office Location: Brighton

Work Location: Flexible WFH Hybrid model

The role: A new role has now been created for an experienced Software Engineer to join my clients growing development team working towards the design of a range of cutting edge, wearable devices that are used around the globe. Their office is based in the heart of Brighton, and they offer a flexible hybrid WFH model whilst being easily commutable via public transport.

In this role the successful Software Engineer will be joining a small development team and be given design authority across anything software related and the chance to have a real impact in the design of a range of PC and mobile applications that will be integrated with cutting edge wearable devices.

They work in a fast paced, prototyping environment so experience in a similar environment will be beneficial as would any experience leading a team or leading software projects. They are a dynamic team of technical enthusiasts, so a passion for modern technology and the desire to continue to learn and develop new skills is openly encouraged.

Skills and experience Required:

Python, Java, JavaScript programming
Back end and front-end frameworks – React, Django, Angular etc
AWS or Azure
Fast moving, prototyping development environment experience

Desirable skills and Experience:

C or C++ programming
Medical industry experience – ISO 62304
Gira
Integration with firmware products

To apply for this vacancy please send your CV to Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight of KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions

C++ Software Engineer

April 8, 2022/in Greater London, Remote Working, South Permanent /by admin

Salary: Up to £55,000

Office Location: Letchworth

Location of Work: Flexible Hybrid WFH available

The role:

A new position has now been created for a C++ Software Engineer to join my clients Engineering team in the Letchworth area. Our client is a market leader in their field and have over 30 years’ experience developing innovative products that are used around the globe.

The successful Software Engineer will be joining and experienced team of Engineers across a variety of disciplines and will be given the chance to work with modern software techniques across the full software development life cycle. You will be degree qualified and be able to illustrate experience programming C++ in a Linux environment and ideally have some experience with serial protocols such as CANbus, Modbus and TCP/IP. Whilst any experience with GIT, Docker or Cmake will really make your CV stand out.

Joining a small team, you will be tasked with developing a new range of software solutions focused on remote controlling and monitoring high-tech devices, whilst also collecting data. In this position you can expect your role to include plenty of variety in daily tasks including attending concept meetings, design from blank paper, product improvements, developing quality code, installing updates, inhouse testing and recording accurate documentation.

This role will best suit a technical enthusiast who enjoys developing new software products whilst working in a small team environment and is keen on developing new skills and applying them to future developments. Remote working part of the week is available and my client also offer flexible working hours to assist with commuting times and daily life admin.

Skills and experience Required:

C++ (14 or 17 ideally)
Linux
Git/Bitbucket source control
TCP/IP, CANbus, MODbus etc

Desirable skills and Experience:

Docker
Boost
Cmake
Embedded software development