Embedded Software Engineer – RTOS, IOT Security – Leeds City Centre

KO2’s client, an exciting and fast-paced start-up based in Leeds City Centre, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team. This innovative company, founded by a group of experts with backgrounds at Leonardo, BAE, and NATO, is revolutionizing the security of IoT devices. They’ve secured over £1 million in pre-seed investment from Techstars London and are well on their way to their next big funding round.

The founders bring a unique mix of defence, threat intelligence, and engineering experience, and their cutting-edge platform offers an all-encompassing solution that provides security insights across Linux and RTOS devices. Using machine learning, the platform analyses and profiles issues, giving customers real-time insights into their device estate. Now, KO2’s client is looking to expand its team by adding a skilled Embedded Software Engineer.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and write embedded software libraries to be integrated into customer firmware.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly Zephyr or Nordic chipsets.
• Build tools for log collection, observability, and offloading, ensuring seamless integration into customer tech stacks.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer.
• Strong background in RTOS, Zephyr, or Nordic chipset development.
• Proficiency in embedded C, with a focus on creating fast, reliable software.
• Experience in observability software and tooling is a plus.

The company is positioned for rapid growth, with plans for seed funding and ambitious targets being met. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is excited to make a real impact in securing IoT devices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000.
• A generous share scheme, allowing you to grow with the company.
• Hybrid working model in a central Leeds location, just a short walk from the train station.

Join a team where your skills as an Embedded Software Engineer will be valued, and your contributions will shape the future of IoT security!

Positions: Electronic Engineer

Location: Scarborough

Salary: Up to £45,000

KO2 Recruitment is proud to present an excellent opportunity for an Electronic Engineer to join a leading innovator in noise measurement technology. Offering a competitive salary of up to  £45,000, 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an 8% company pension contribution, this role is perfect for a driven engineer looking to work on cutting-edge projects.

About the Company: KO2’s client is a specialized company dedicated to designing and developing advanced noise monitoring equipment, ranging from wearable devices to handheld meters and permanent monitoring systems. Their products integrate gas and weather sensors into a cloud solution that monitors noise and environmental factors, ensuring that noise levels remain within permissible limits. With a focus on new product development, the company is expanding its team to meet growing demands in IoT and cloud-based solutions.

Role Overview: As an Electronics Engineer, you will be at the forefront of new product development, working on both analogue and digital embedded systems. This role involves PCB and circuit design for embedded processor concepts, primarily using STM and NXP processors. While the focus is on digital electronics, some analogue work will be required. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for audio and acoustics to contribute to the creation of innovative noise monitoring solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop PCBs and circuits for embedded systems, from initial processor concepts through to final design.
• Work with STM and NXP processors, focusing on digital electronics with some analogue elements.
• Contribute to the development of new products, while providing support for existing solutions as needed.
• Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team, including hardware, embedded software, and software engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with intrinsic safety standards for applicable products.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in PCB and circuit design for embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of digital electronics, with some experience in analogue systems.
• Familiarity with STM and NXP processors.
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively within a small, focused team.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary: £45,000 per annum.
• Holidays: 27 days + bank holidays.
• Pension: 8% company contribution.
• Development Opportunities: Work on exciting new products and cutting-edge technologies.

If you’re an Electronics Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a company that values innovation and quality, contact KO2 Recruitment today!

Positions: Electronic Engineer

Location: Wetherby

Salary: £60,000 (4-day workweek, full pay)

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday (Friday off, every week!)

Join a Leading Visual Systems Design Company in Wetherby

Are you an electronics enthusiast with a passion for both analogue and digital systems? Do you thrive on variety and hands-on work, from development to testing? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Company

KO2’s client are a pioneering company in the design and development of cutting-edge visual systems for the home. Based in Wetherby, they take pride in creating innovative, high-quality products that enhance the in-home experience. The team is dedicated to excellence, and are looking for an Electronics Engineer who shares the companies passion for technology and innovation.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a wide range of tasks that will keep your work engaging and rewarding. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and testing analogue and digital electronics.
• Designing and building test jigs to support product development.
• Collaborating with a dynamic team to bring new products to life.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving to refine and perfect systems.

This role is ideal for someone who is not just an engineer but an electronics hobbyist at heart, someone who loves tinkering, experimenting, and finding creative solutions in both analogue and digital domains.

What the Company are Looking for

• A strong background in electronics, with experience in both analogue and digital systems.
• Hands-on skills in building and testing electronic hardware.
• A genuine passion for electronics, through professional experience and personal projects.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

Why Join the Business?

• 4-Day Workweek: Enjoy a long weekend every week! Work Monday to Thursday with Fridays off, without a reduction in pay.
• Competitive Salary: The business offer up to £60,000 for the right candidate, with no pro-rating despite the 4-day workweek.
• Innovative Environment: Join a leading company where your creativity and passion for electronics will be valued and encouraged.
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive work culture that values your time and well-being.

If you’re an Electronics Engineer looking for a role where you can truly indulge your passion for electronics and enjoy a flexible work schedule, KO2 would love to hear from you!

 

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Location of Office: Scarborough

Our client, a leader in their field is now seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their team to work towards the development of a new generation of innovative instruments and systems that will be used worldwide. The ideal Embedded Software Engineer will have proven experience in bringing complete products to market, be keen to work on a range of challenging development tasks and be comfortable working within a small team of like-minded engineers.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• C/C++ programming
• RTOS or Bare Metal Development
• I2C, CAN, SPI, RS232, RS485 or similar
• Microcontroller development – ARM Cortex or NXP ideally

In this role you will get the chance to be involved in the full development lifecycle and can expect to be involved in a range of development tasks, from attending concept meetings, writing new code, bug fixing, documentation, in house testing and liaising with customers when required.

You will be working within a small team so strong communication skills are a must, and you should also be comfortable working on individual projects and managing your own time and workload. For the right candidate there is also scope to take on a project management or team leader responsibilities including mentoring junior engineers and taking a technical lead role on projects.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Embedded Linux
• Yocto
• DSP knowledge

On offer is a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits including competitive pension, 27 days holiday and more.

Reach out to Laurence Powell at KO2 Recruitment with an updated CV to seize this exciting opportunity.

Position: Full Stack Developer

Location: York

Salary: £65,000

Our client is a multiple award-winning business.

KO2’s client design and build and rent tools for test and measurement for use in hazardous areas where there is high risk and danger to life as a result of the previously prescribed techniques within this field. KO2’s client’s product which is patented allows for test and measurement to be conducted in areas where risk is high KO2’s clients product reduces this risk.

Insulation resistance, continuity resistance, pulse and echo measurement, sonar and pressure are all areas which are investigated by this complex product and the 2 main uses consist of producing a new design and working with existing designs to fault find on structures which are typically the size of the m25 network.

This approach to hazardous testing works in all domains from space to mining and was designed and patented by the client and is not the de facto way of testing in areas which are highly regulated.

The business is experiencing very good growth as a result of international markets and as they supply into mining, space, avionics, defence, chemicals, nuclear, automotive and metal processing whilst having a fully patented design they are confident they will continue on the upward trajectory they have experienced year on year.

The products is essentially a reinforced metal box with a PCB and embedded software enclosed within and this is used for the testing, the metal box is then plugged into the computer, and results in a pop up like you would find with a USB and a C# application provides you with the data.

The client now has a greenfield project for a Full Stack developer to work on a development that will enable KO2’s clients customers access to a web portal where the building blocks of a schematic can be captured and then changes can be made to the schematic based on the results of the testing tool in real time.

The design will be based on a JavaScript application enabling a detailed plan to be drawn and then the back will connect to the cloud. The programme will have block functionality showing the existing architecture, a function mapping out what they already have and then the test results go into the schematic ensuring all the information is held in one area. This application allows a drag and drop application with double click add properties as well as showing a timeline of the changes with the ability to save connecting to AWS or Azure. JavaScript or Typescript will be used to build the web application with an API to talk to the back end and capture the information in the browser and pass this onto the database.

Key Skills:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
• Experience with modern web development tools and practices.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Database design and management skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of Full Stack Development experience.

If you are a Full Stack Developer with a passion for technology and a desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.