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Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: South Leeds
Salary: Up to £55,000

The Opportunity

An established and innovative engineering business in South Leeds is expanding its team and looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join them. With over 30 years of industry expertise, the company partners with leading organisations across multiple sectors, delivering cutting-edge electronic and embedded solutions that make a genuine real-world impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and developing embedded systems from the ground up
Writing robust, high-quality C code
Working with RTOS environments
Contributing to architecture and design decisions
Collaborating closely with hardware and leadership teams

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong C programming skills
Experience with RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
Microcontroller development experience (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic preferred)
Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, and DALI
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

Wireless technologies (BLE, Thread, Zigbee)
Application-level development in C, C++ or Python
Version control (Git)

About You

You’re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys working in a smaller team where your contribution truly matters. You take ownership of projects, stay up to date with emerging technologies, and enjoy applying new ideas to practical engineering challenges.

Interested?

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion.

Senior Electronics Engineer

Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE

KO2’s client is a specialist engineering business based in the Bradford area, developing and designing bespoke electronic equipment for a range of applications. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Electronics Engineer to their engineering team.

This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer with a strong electronics skill set who enjoys working on custom designs from concept through to production.

The Role

Design and develop bespoke electronic systems and circuits
Work across the full product lifecycle: requirements, design, prototyping, testing, and production support
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation
Debug, fault-find, and improve existing designs
Support products through EMC testing and regulatory approval
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams

Key Skills & Experience

Strong background in analogue and digital electronics design
Experience designing bespoke or low-volume electronic products
Schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCad
Proven experience with EMC and regulatory compliance (e.g. CE, UKCA, FCC)
Confident with debugging, testing, and fault-finding at board level
Ability to work independently and take ownership of designs
Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience

Desirable (but not essential)

Knowledge of wireless technologies
Embedded systems and microcontroller development
Knowledge of sensor systems, signal conditioning, and low‑power electronics.

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on interesting, custom-engineered products
A technically focused role with real design ownership
Supportive, engineering-led environment
Competitive salary and 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.

*KO2 specialises in the embedded and electronics design sector. If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please let us know — we offer a referral bonus for successful introductions.*

Electronics Engineer

February 4, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Engineer – IoT

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

KO2 specialises in the embedded and electronics design sector. If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please let us know — we offer a referral bonus for successful introductions.

KO2 is partnering with a fast-growing IoT company based in Sheffield that is expanding its engineering capability due to continued success and new product development. They are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team and contribute to the design of innovative, connected products used in real-world applications.

This role offers the opportunity to work across full product lifecycles in a company that values strong engineering practices, collaboration, and technical ownership.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll be involved in the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware for IoT devices. You’ll work closely with embedded software engineers, mechanical designers, and product teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop electronic circuits for IoT products
Schematic capture and PCB design
Support board bring-up, debugging, and validation
Work closely with embedded engineers to support firmware integration
Contribute to design reviews and technical decision-making
Support products through testing, certification, and production

Essential Skills & Experience

5+ years’ industry experience as an Electronics Engineer
Strong background in analogue and digital circuit design
Experience with PCB design tools
Hands-on debugging and testing experience
Exposure to embedded system design (working alongside or supporting firmware development)

Desirable Experience

IoT or connected product development
Low-power design
Experience working with microcontrollers
Exposure to embedded software or hardware/firmware integration

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working in Sheffield
Opportunity to join a rapidly growing IoT business
Technically interesting projects with real-world impact
Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electronics Engineer looking to join a growing IoT company and work on modern, connected technologies.

Embedded Software Engineer

February 4, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer – IoT

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE

KO2 specialises in the embedded and electronics design sector. If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please let us know — we offer a referral bonus for successful introductions.

KO2 is working with an innovative IoT company based in Leeds City Centre that is continuing to grow its engineering team. They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation connected products used in real-world applications.

This is a great opportunity to join a technically strong team, working on full product lifecycles in a fast-moving and collaborative environment.

The Role

As an Embedded Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for IoT devices. You’ll work closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++
Work with RTOS-based systems
Implement and support wireless communication protocols
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to production
Debug, test, and optimise embedded systems for performance and reliability

Essential Skills & Experience

4+ years’ commercial experience in embedded software development
Strong experience with Embedded C/C++
Solid understanding of RTOS
Experience working with wireless communications (e.g. BLE, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, etc.)
Comfortable working on resource-constrained devices

Desirable Experience

Embedded Linux
Zigbee or other mesh networking protocols
IoT product development experience

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working (Leeds City Centre office)
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT products
Collaborative engineering culture with real technical ownership

If you’re an Embedded Engineer looking for a new challenge in the IoT space and want to work on meaningful, connected technology, this could be a great fit.

Electronic Engineer

February 4, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronic Engineer
Location: Chesterfield

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Engineer to join an established and growing business based in Chesterfield. Our client designs, develops, and manufactures a range of electronic devices used across the UK and Europe.

This position is suited to an Electronic Engineer with a relevant degree qualification and demonstrable industry experience in a similar role. You will be involved in the full development of electronic products, working across electronics design including PCB design, mixed-signal circuits, embedded programming in C, and microcontroller-based systems.

You will work as part of a small, offering significant variety in your day-to-day responsibilities and the opportunity to work closely with a small design team. This role will suit someone with strong attention to detail who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, product development environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline
Industry experience within an electronics design environment
Strong understanding of communication protocols, including SPI, UART, and I²C
Proficient in PCB layout and schematic design using Altium Designer
Embedded C programming
Hands-on hardware-level experience with STM32 and ESP32 microcontrollers
Experience with circuit prototyping, testing, and debugging
Skilled in the use of test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, design for manufacture (DFM), and EMC compliance requirements

Desirable Experience

Mechanical design experience, ideally using SolidWorks
Design experience for injection moulding / vacuum forming
Experience working with Zigbee RF modules
Writing applications for Raspberry Pi using Python
Design experience with high-power LED devices and constant current circuits

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and issues
Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and proactive
Logical yet creative mindset with a desire to innovate, learn, and develop
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

If you are keen to build your career within a new product development-focused business that is a leader in its industry, please contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for further details.

Head of Engineering

January 9, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Head of Engineering

Location: Wakefield – Hybrid WFH Available

Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits

The Role

KO2 is now working exclusively with an innovative technology company based in the Wakefield area that is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering function with a particular focus on software services and cloud technology integration. This is a senior leadership role where you will take ownership of engineering strategy, delivery, and team development across a multidisciplinary environment, spanning electronics, mechanical, software, cloud, and connected services.

You will play a key role in driving the evolution of their electronic products by integrating modern software services, cloud technologies and app integration, enabling smarter, connected, and more scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the integration of software services and cloud technologies into electronic devices.
Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (electronics, embedded, software, cloud).
Define and deliver the engineering roadmap, aligned with business and product strategy.
Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
Work closely with product, operations, and senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of projects.
Support recruitment, performance management, and long-term capability growth within the engineering team.
Ensure engineering decisions balance innovation, quality, cost, and time-to-market.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Technical Director, or similar).
Strong background working with electronic devices and embedded systems.
Demonstrable experience adding software services, connectivity, and cloud technology to hardware-based products.
Understanding of cloud platforms, IoT architectures, and modern software development practices.
Experience leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level.

What’s on Offer

A senior leadership role with real influence over technology direction
Opportunity to work on innovative, connected electronic products
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working and flexibility
Long-term career progression within a forward-thinking business

Apply today with an update to date CV for his exciting new role or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 for a confidential conversation.

Software Engineer

January 9, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Software Engineer

Location: York

Salary: Up to £45,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a multiple award winning technology company based in York. Due to continued growth, the business is expanding its engineering team and is looking for a capable developer to take ownership of their PC application software, supporting both new feature development and ongoing enhancement of existing systems.

The Role

You’ll join a small, highly skilled engineering team and play a key role in the development of a desktop application used by customers to monitor, analyse, and visualise data collected from a range of hardware devices. The role offers real ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute across the full software lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include developing new functionality, maintaining and improving the existing codebase, supporting customers, and producing clear technical documentation.

About You

You’ll be degree qualified (Computer Science or similar) with 2+ years’ commercial experience in PC software development. Your core skillset will include C# development using Visual Studio, with a strong understanding of structured, maintainable software design.

Any exposure to embedded systems, electronics, or hardware communication will be a strong advantage.

Essential Skills & Experience

PC/Application software development
C# or C++ or Java
Embedded C development
Degree-qualified in Computer Science or a related discipline
Driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Experience

Serial communication protocols (RS232, SPI, CAN, RS485, I2C, etc.)
Electronics design exposure
Bare-metal or low-level development experience

Why Apply?

Join an award-winning engineering business
High level of ownership and technical variety
Work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team
Contribute to new product development as well as existing platforms
Develop software from high-level architecture through to implementation

This role would suit a Software Engineer who enjoys variety, likes working closely with hardware-focused teams, and wants to play a key role in the development of innovative technology products.

For more information or to apply, please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd.

Embedded Software Engineer

January 6, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Office Location: Barnsley + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: Up to £45,000

The Role:

We are thrilled to present an excellent opportunity for an Embedded Engineer to become part of an innovative engineering team focused on developing advanced controller solutions. This position is with a well-established R&D company that has been a leader in delivering top-tier products for more than 25 years.

As an Embedded Engineer, you will work closely with project teams, taking full ownership of embedded software across multiple projects. You will be involved in both the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones. Your expertise as an Embedded Engineer will be key in helping create next-generation solutions.

To thrive in this Embedded Engineer role, you will need at least 3 years of industry experience in a similar position, with a strong foundation in C programming, working with a large code base in a RTOS environment (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, EmbOS etc). A solid understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, UART, I2C, and Ethernet is also desired. Whilst any experience with Renesas processors, regulated software design, and agile methodologies would be highly advantageous.

Skills Required:

Strong Embedded C programming
Have worked with a large code base.
RTOS experience (ThreadX, Segger EmbOS, FreeRTOS, etc.)
Protocols: SPI, UART, I2C, Ethernet, etc.

This role is ideal for an Embedded Engineer looking to contribute to the full design lifecycle of life-saving devices. You will have the opportunity to expand your skill set while enjoying flexible hybrid work-from-home options.

In this Embedded Engineer role, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact within an established company that values innovation and technical excellence.

For immediate consideration, contact Laurence Powell from KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions today or apply with an updated CV.

IoT Systems Engineer

November 25, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: IoT Systems Engineer

Location: Thornbury, Bradford

Salary: up to £50,000 + benefits
Employment: Full-time, on-site (limited hybrid flexibility)

Our client, a technology company based in Thornbury, Bradford, develops monitoring devices used for refrigeration environments for intracellular fluid. They are seeking an IoT Systems Engineer to support the deployment, integration and operation of their connected monitoring systems.

This role is primarily site-based, with occasional customer visits in the UK and abroad. A driving licence and valid passport are required.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and support IoT systems using Node-RED, including building data flows and integrations.
Configure and manage IoT devices and gateways, including LoRaWAN (Chirpstack).
Maintain secure data pathways using HTTP/MQTT, APIs and industrial protocols (Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA).
Support deployments using Linux VMs, Docker, VPN/firewall rules (Azure NSGs, Cloudflare).
Commission and troubleshoot edge devices and networks on-site.
Maintain dashboards in ThingsBoard and support a small legacy IIS/SQL Server setup.
Contribute to scaling from early pilots (~100 devices) to larger rollouts.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential

Experience with Node-RED
Hands-on with LoRaWAN devices/platforms (e.g., Chirpstack)
IoT or connected systems deployment/support
Knowledge of Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA
Basic Linux & Docker skills
Understanding of secure networking (VPNs, NSGs, Cloudflare)
Familiarity with HTTP/MQTT and JSON data

Preferred

ThingsBoard customisation
PostgreSQL
Scripting (JavaScript or similar; TBEL a plus)
Exposure to IIS + SQL Server

Benefits

Up to £50,000 salary
Pension
Performance Bonuses
Holiday buy-back, First Friday half-days, cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Professional development opportunities

Apply today with an up to date CV and cover letter to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.

Senior Electronics Software Engineer

November 6, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Senior Electronics Software Engineer

Sheffield

£50,000 – £60,000 + Early Friday Finish + Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home)

KO2’s client is a leading Sheffield-based business specialising in precision instrumentation used in the evaluation of complex measurement and control systems. Their products are trusted across multiple industries where reliability, performance, and technical excellence are critical.

The company is now looking for a Senior or Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to lead their design department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to take ownership, drive innovation, and push the team to the next level.

You’ll be involved in every stage of product development – from concept and design through to testing and delivery. This role suits someone who is equally comfortable writing embedded C on target microprocessors and designing electronic systems using analogue and digital techniques.

Key Skills and Experience:

Strong background in Electronics Design
Experience with Analogue & Digital Circuit Design
PCB Design and schematic capture skills
Proficiency in Embedded Software (C/C++)
Proven leadership ability and a desire to mentor and develop a technical team
Passion and drive to improve an existing department and take it to the next level

What’s on Offer:

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
Early Friday finish
Hybrid working: 4 days in the Sheffield office, 1 day from home
Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, technically innovative business

If you’re ready to take the lead in a forward-thinking engineering environment and shape the future of precision instrumentation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact KO2 for more information about this opportunity.