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Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer | Newcastle upon Tyne
Up to £70,000 | Visa Sponsorship Available

Join a fast-growing tech company developing high-voltage server systems for quantum analytics. We’re seeking a skilled Power Electronics Engineer for a permanent role with full visa sponsorship available.

The Role

You’ll design and develop high-power conversion systems (10 kW+), covering AC-AC, DC-DC and DC-AC platforms. From simulation and modelling through to testing, validation and certification support, you’ll play a key role in shaping our next-generation hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and model advanced converter designs using PLECS/CADSTAR or similar tools.
Execute functional, thermal and electrical testing of prototypes.
Produce technical documentation and safety files for approvals.
Conduct EMC and power compliance testing with design-level mitigation.
Apply expertise in wide-bandgap tech, especially SiC-based systems.

Essential Skills

Strong grounding in power electronics design, control methods and system simulation.
Experience in analogue/digital circuit development.
Understanding of switching devices, thermal design and electromagnetic assembly considerations.
Awareness of embedded control and EMC behaviour.

Desirable

Experience with energy, industrial or high-power product development.

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

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Role: Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Frodsham, Cheshire

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000

When it comes to engineering medical technologies used at the point of need, whether in a GP surgery, an ICU, or a specialist hospital department, our client is setting new benchmarks for innovation, safety, and quality. Their devices are designed to prolong life, support clinicians, and deliver absolute reliability in critical environments.

With over a century of combined group expertise in high pressure medical systems and patient care technology, the business has earned long standing trust from healthcare professionals and patients alike. Building on this heritage, they are now expanding their engineering department and are looking for a highly capable Lead Embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of life saving products.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of embedded software development within the department, acting as the technical lead and setting the standards for quality, architecture, documentation, and compliance. You will play a central role in developing devices used in hospitals, critical care wards, and frontline clinical environments.

You will work closely with hardware, systems, and regulatory teams, ensuring products meet the stringent requirements expected of medical grade technology. This is a key appointment within a growing medical device start up environment, where your expertise and leadership will meaningfully shape the future of the department and its products.

Who They Are Looking For

The business is open minded and will consider applicants from three backgrounds:

Medical device specialists, experienced embedded software engineers with a background in medical, healthcare, or other regulated environments such as ISO 13485, IEC 62304, aerospace, automotive safety, and similar sectors
Regulated industry engineers, with transferrable skills from other safety critical or regulated sectors and the appetite to transition into medical devices
Exceptional embedded software engineers, without regulated industry experience but who demonstrate the drive, determination, and personal qualities to thrive in a medical device environment

Titles considered include Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Principal Embedded Software Engineer, and Lead Embedded Software Engineer, with salary aligned to capability and experience.

Location and Hybrid Working

The Director is supportive of remote working and is happy for the role to be office based one to two days per week, potentially less. However, due to internal policy, the successful candidate must live within a sensible commuting distance and be able to reach the Frodsham site within around one hour and fifteen minutes when needed for collaboration, test activities, or project requirements.

Package

£60,000 to £70,000 salary, depending on experience and seniority
5.9% company pension contribution
8% annual performance based bonus
Flexible hybrid working
An opportunity to lead an embedded function within an innovative medical device environment.
Meaningful work on products that improve and save lives

If you want your work to have purpose, this is a rare chance to combine cutting edge engineering with real world clinical impact. You will be joining an ambitious and passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological excellence.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

November 28, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Join our clients innovative Manchester-based team, where you’ll help shape the next generation of embedded software solutions used across high-performance systems used around the globe.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising embedded applications across a range of embedded and Linux-based platforms. Working alongside talented engineers, you’ll help build robust, efficient systems that power real-world products.

Skills and Experience Required:

Solid, hands-on experience in embedded systems
Strong C or C++ skills within embedded environments
Java development experience
Knowledge of communication protocols including RS232, I2C, TCP/IP, and USB
Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
Ability to stay focused and effective under pressure

Desirable:

Experience developing on Ubuntu and Windows environments
Familiarity with Yocto or Buildroot
Understanding of Linux kernel configuration
Experience developing Java OpenJDK on embedded Linux platforms
SAS Experience

Why Apply?

Work with cutting-edge embedded technologies
Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering culture
Opportunities for growth, training, and technical leadership
Competitive salary + comprehensive 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.

Lead Electronics Engineer

November 27, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Lead Electronic Engineer

Location: Preston + Hybrid Work from home

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Electronic Embedded Engineer passionate about new product innovation and cutting-edge technology?

Our client, a leading technology company based in Preston, is expanding its engineering team and seeking a talented engineer to play a key role in the design and development of next-generation electronic products.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on full product lifecycle development — from concept through to production — where your ideas and expertise will directly shape innovative products used across high-performance applications.

The Role

As an Electronic Embedded Engineer, you’ll work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to design, develop, and test complex electronic systems. You’ll be involved in both hardware and firmware development, taking ownership of projects that combine analogue and digital circuit design with embedded microcontroller-based systems.

You’ll also contribute to research and development activities, pushing forward new ideas for product improvement and innovation — particularly in battery-powered and energy storage technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test analogue and digital electronic circuits.
Develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems (C/C++).
Contribute to new product development from concept to production.
Conduct prototyping, validation, and debugging of electronic designs.
Work closely with mechanical, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
Support continuous improvement and innovation within product design.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong experience in electronics and embedded system design.
Proven background in analogue and digital circuit design.
Experience with microcontroller development (ARM, PIC, STM32, or similar).
Solid understanding of embedded programming.
Track record of delivering innovative new products in an R&D environment.

Desirable:

Experience with power storage, battery-powered, or low-power electronic systems.
Knowledge of power management, charging circuits, or energy-efficient design.
Familiarity with compliance testing (EMC, CE, etc.).

Why Join?

Be at the forefront of innovative product design and development.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team.
Work on a diverse range of technically challenging projects.
Excellent career growth opportunities in a company investing in R&D and innovation.

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.

Electronics Engineer

November 14, 2025/in Midlands, South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Engineer
Location: Peterborough

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 + Bonus

KO2’s client is a specialist engineering business in Peterborough that designs and develops complex, rugged machines built to operate reliably in harsh and demanding environments. With a small and focused R&D team, they are now looking for an Electronics Engineer to support the ongoing improvement and maintenance of an established product range.

This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career who enjoys practical, hands-on work, troubleshooting, and getting deeply familiar with existing hardware. You will work closely with an experienced hardware engineer to understand product architecture, investigate issues, and implement hardware-related improvements. The work is varied, workshop-focused, and centres on problem solving rather than designing brand-new PCBs from scratch.

There is also potential to support a new product development programme being run from their Bristol team, depending on workload and your interests.

Role Overview
• Continuous improvement and maintenance of current ruggedised products
• Hands-on troubleshooting, fault investigation and root-cause analysis
• Instrumenting, testing and modifying existing hardware to resolve issues
• Engaging with firmware and software colleagues to support system-level behaviour
• Interacting with Raspberry Pi and STM32-based architectures
• Prototyping, soldering and workshop tasks when needed
• Understanding existing schematics, system layouts and hardware behaviours

Skills and Experience
• Degree in electronics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Raspberry Pi and STM32-based hardware platforms
• Comfortable working hands-on with electronics: multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering and instrumentation
• Able to engage with firmware and software at a basic level (no full coding expected)
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and a practical approach to problem solving
• Suitable for someone with roughly two to four years’ experience or a capable junior engineer
• Driving licence required due to site location

Package
• Salary between £45,000 and £50,000 depending on experience
• Exceptional performance-based bonus scheme, typically delivering between one and two months’ pay in recent years
• Onsite role with free parking

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

Electronics Test Engineer – LabView Essential

November 14, 2025/in North East Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Test Engineer (LabVIEW Essential)

Location: Durham

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 DOE

KO2’s client, a Durham-based company that designs and develops automotive sensors, is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to support new automated test development for rechargeable battery products. Working with the Senior Electronics Test Engineer, you will help create new test systems, maintain existing equipment, and support NPI and PFMEA activities across the business.

We are looking for someone with solid electronic and electrical engineering knowledge and experience gained in a test or manufacturing environment. Strong LabVIEW programming is essential. You should be confident troubleshooting, structured in your approach, and comfortable working with technicians and cross-functional engineering teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and specifications for new products, ensuring alignment with customer and internal standards.

• Carry out failure investigations to support reliability improvements.

• Design, validate and maintain automated test rigs and fixtures.

• Manage firmware version control and support programming fixtures.

• Provide technical support to production teams and guidance to electronics technicians.

• Contribute test input into NPI and PFMEA processes.

• Verify and validate test equipment, maintain documentation, and produce clear test reports.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent background.

• Previous experience in electronics test or manufacturing.

• Strong LabVIEW experience, with additional C# or Arduino exposure welcomed.

• Familiarity with SQL databases for data capture or analysis.

• Strong diagnostic ability, good IT skills, clear communicator, organised and adaptable.

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

Senior Power Supply Engineer

November 7, 2025/in North East Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Senior Power Supply Engineer – Green Energy & EV Charging Innovation

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Fully Onsite)
Salary: £65,000

KO2’s client, a leading technology business based in Newcastle, designs and develops advanced products used within the EV charging and green power sectors. Their innovative solutions are helping to shape a cleaner, more sustainable future — and they are now seeking a Senior Power Supply Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, analysing, and validating power electronic systems for use across the company’s next-generation EV and renewable energy products. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that each design is efficient, reliable, and ready for manufacture.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and testing innovative power electronic designs through simulation, prototyping, and validation.
Producing detailed documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports, to support all development stages.
Collaborating with production engineers to ensure a smooth transition from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
Supporting PCB layout and CAD design activities to ensure robust and manufacturable hardware.
Contributing to design reviews and clearly presenting technical findings.
Providing engineering support during installation, commissioning, and in-field deployment of equipment.
Maintaining compliance with ISO9001 and internal quality assurance processes.

About You

You’ll bring both technical depth and a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex design challenges. Ideally, you’ll hold a degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in the design and testing of power electronic converters (AC:AC, DC:DC, DC:AC) or motor drive systems.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies and control methods.
Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as PLECS or equivalent.
The ability to take designs from concept through to production.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Why Join?

Work on technology that’s driving the future of green power and EV infrastructure.
Join a forward-thinking and highly skilled team in a supportive environment.
Competitive salary of £65,000, with opportunities for career development.
Fully onsite role based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

If you’re passionate about clean energy and want to contribute to world-class technology in the EV charging space, KO2 would love to hear from you on behalf of their client.

Robotics Software Engineer

November 7, 2025/in North East Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Robotics Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Shape the Future of Robotics – Join a Leading Innovation Team in Newcastle!

KO2 Recruitment is proud to partner with a world-class robotics company designing and developing advanced robotic systems used across global industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their expanding R&D team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop intelligent robotic systems that combine precision engineering, autonomy, and real-world functionality. You’ll be working alongside a talented multidisciplinary team, contributing to the next generation of robotic platforms.

The Role

As a Robotics Software Engineer, you’ll design and implement software that controls robotic arms, motion systems, and intelligent payloads. Your work will focus on developing real-time control, autonomy algorithms, and intuitive GUI interfaces — blending creativity with technical depth.

You’ll be responsible for:

Developing embedded and application-level software in C, C++ or Python.
Implementing control algorithms for motion and sensor systems.
Working with Linux-based environments and communication interfaces.
Integrating and testing software on physical robotic systems — both in lab and field.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in mechanical, electronics, and systems engineering.
(Desirable) Working with ROS or ROS2 (Robot Operating System) to enhance autonomy.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Proven experience writing software to control real-world hardware or robotic systems.
Strong skills in C/C++ and/or Python.
Experience with Linux development environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset.

Desirable:

Experience with ROS/ROS2 or Linux
Exposure to embedded systems, real-time control, or machine autonomy.
Background in robotics, automation, or mechatronics.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary up to £55,000 + discretionary bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package — including private medical, critical illness cover, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Work on world-leading robotics products used globally.
Join a high-calibre, collaborative team passionate about technology and innovation.

If you’re a software engineer with a passion for robotics, motion control, or autonomous systems, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Apply today or contact KO2 Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.

Embedded Software Engineer

November 6, 2025/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Flexible Hybrid Working
Location: Birmingham (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

KO2’s client, a pioneering technology company at the forefront of smart water management and operational efficiency, is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative engineering team in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of embedded software design and development across a range of real-time, microcontroller-based systems. You’ll work on products that have a genuine environmental impact — improving how critical resources are managed globally.

The Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the full development lifecycle, from concept through to testing and deployment.
You’ll be responsible for developing efficient, reliable, and maintainable embedded code that interacts closely with custom electronics and sensor systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for STM32 or ARM-based microcontrollers
Implement and optimise applications running on RTOS platforms
Work with serial communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
Support board bring-up, debugging, and hardware/software integration
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and test engineers to deliver robust embedded solutions
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ development
Proven experience developing firmware for STM32 or similar 32-bit microcontrollers
Experience working with RTOS-based systems
Proficiency in debugging and hardware bring-up using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and JTAG tools
Familiarity with serial communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
Comfortable working through the full development lifecycle – from concept to production

Desirable:

Experience with low-power or sensor-based embedded systems
Knowledge of analogue/digital circuit design and PCB-level debugging
Exposure to version control and CI/CD tools (Git, Jira, etc.)

Why Join?

Work on meaningful, environmentally impactful projects
Be part of a growing, collaborative engineering team
Enjoy hybrid working (typically 3 days onsite, 2 from home)
Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for technical progression

If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for real-time systems, microcontrollers, and innovative embedded solutions, apply today or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more details.