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.

Role: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire + Hybrid Work from Home and flexi hours
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

KO2 are working with a forward-thinking technology company in the Shipley are, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team developing the next generation of wireless communication products.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end role — you will play a key role in electronics design process from concept and prototyping through to production handover, ensuring every design meets exacting standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer and/or PADS Logic/Layout).
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBs
• Strong experience with digital electronic circuits
• Experience with a host of serial and comms protocols (RS232, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, UART etc)
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in electronics design.
• Proven track record delivering products within multi-disciplinary development environments.
• Eligible for, or already hold, SC-level security clearance (British citizenship required).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design, including embedded processor systems, PCBs and communication interfaces.
• Perform PCB schematic capture and layout, including component library creation and management.
• Ensure designs meet all EMC compliance and performance standards.
• Collaborate closely with RF, firmware, and mechanical teams through all stages of development and production.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Position: Electronics Engineer

Location: Bradford
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge product designs? Our client is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team in the Bradford area developing the next generation of wireless communication products.

As a senior member of our engineering team, you’ll take full responsibility for all electronics design aspects, ensuring that every design meets stringent performance, reliability, and production requirements.

You’ll be involved throughout the entire product lifecycle — from concept and prototype development through to production handover — supporting new products as they move into medium-volume offshore manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who thrives on innovation, precision, and technical challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-speed digital hardware design, including embedded processor systems, FPGAs, and communications interfaces
• Design and develop analogue electronics and power supplies (switch mode and linear up to 100 W)
• Perform PCB schematic capture and layout, including component library management
• Ensure all designs meet EMC compliance and performance standards
• Produce thorough design documentation to support efficient new product introduction (NPI)
• Collaborate closely with RF, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams throughout development and production phases

Required Attributes

• Proven experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer and/or PADS Logic/Layout preferred)
• Excellent understanding of differential and impedance-matched interconnect design
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment
• High attention to detail, creativity, and strong problem-solving capability

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in mobile networks, defence, or other high-reliability industries
• Familiarity with embedded software or FPGA firmware design
• Knowledge or experience in RF electronics design

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years professional experience in electronics design
• Proven record of delivering products within multi-disciplinary development teams
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English
• British citizenship with SC-level security clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance

Why Apply

• Work on cutting-edge product development within a supportive, expert team
• Be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and collaboration
• Enjoy a friendly, flexible working environment in the heart of Saltaire
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Apply today with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Halifax

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a leading UK design and engineering business based in Halifax. In this role, you’ll work on cutting-edge software solutions that seamlessly integrate electronics, mechanics, and cloud-based technologies across a range of devices.

The Role

You’ll design and implement touchscreen user interfaces using C# and WPF, integrating seamlessly with STM32-based electronics and wider system components. The project involves developing embedded software, integrating electronic and mechanical systems, and contributing to IoT and cloud-connected solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop intuitive UIs in C# / WPF within Visual Studio.
• Write clean, efficient C# and C/C++ code for STM32 microcontrollers.
• Integrate hardware and software systems for real-time data acquisition and control.
• Use GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Support IoT and cloud integration (AWS / Azure).
• Design and maintain SQL databases for robust data management.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and documentation to ensure reliability and performance.

About You

You’re a dedicated and adaptable engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions. You’ll bring energy, collaboration, and a commitment to innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience developing touchscreen UI applications using C# and WPF.
• Strong embedded systems programming skills with STM32 microcontrollers (C/C++).
• Experience integrating electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with IoT protocols, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and SQL database design.
• Understanding of RTOS and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.
• Experience with Agile development and unit testing frameworks.

Technical Skills Snapshot

• C#, WPF (UI Development)
• Embedded C/C++ (STM32)
• GitHub (Version Control)
• SQL (Database Design & Querying)
• IoT Architecture & Cloud Integration (AWS/Azure)
• Agile Development Practices

Personal Qualities:

• Flexible, proactive, and driven to meet evolving project needs.
• Honest, genuine, and professional in approach.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.
• Resilient under pressure with a focus on quality and delivery.
• High levels of integrity and accountability.

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative engineering environment where your contributions will directly shape next-generation technology solutions.

To apply or find out more, contact Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd.

Position: Android Architect

Location: Headingley, Leeds

Salary: Up to £75,000

KO2’s client, based in Headingley is a leading technology business specialising in the design and development of advanced handheld embedded devices for the monitoring of audio acoustics. They are now looking to appoint a Senior/Principal Android Developer to join their growing team and act as the in-house Android Architect.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Android professional to take ownership of the mobile platform strategy. As there is only basic Android knowledge in-house, KO2’s client needs someone with deep expertise who can define the Android architecture, select the full toolchain, and ensure best practices are embedded across the product line.

The Role

As the Lead Android Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the entire Android environment within the business. You will design and implement mobile applications for complex embedded systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Your role will involve selecting frameworks, establishing development standards, and mentoring the team on Android technologies.

About You

The successful Android Architect will bring:

• Proven experience in designing mobile applications across varying screen sizes and Android versions.
• Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin and Java.
• Deep understanding of the Android SDK, UI design principles, and best practices.
• Strong experience with performance tuning, offline data storage, and multi-threading.
• Familiarity with the wider open-source Android ecosystem, including commonly used libraries and optimisation tools.
• Proficiency in Android design guidelines, Git-based version control, and the application of SOLID principles.
• Hands-on experience with MVVM/MVI patterns, Android Architecture Components, Jetpack libraries, and Jetpack Compose.
• Exposure to modularised codebases and a strong background in UI testing.

Why Join?

This is an outstanding chance to become the Android expert for a cutting-edge engineering business. You’ll be empowered to set the technical direction, ensure the right Android tools and frameworks are in place, and drive forward the development of innovative products used worldwide.

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