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Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits

The company: KO2s client are an industry leader, with a proud reputation for innovation currently going through a period of growth. They design, develop and manufacture a range of industrial electronic devices that are used around the globe.

The Role: They are looking for an embedded software engineer to join their engineering team. The successful candidate will be working within a multidiscipline team and can expect to work on brand new projects whilst providing upgrades to existing products.

The ideal embedded software engineer will be degree qualified and have 3+ years industry experience in a similar role. You will have a strong understanding of embedded system design patterns and software architecture, with a skills set that includes:

Strong hands-on experience of developing embedded applications software, in C, on bare-metal systems.
Experience with ARM Cortex and TI microcontrollers.
Experience of developing supporting software in a high-level language, preferably Python, C# or C++.
Communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and CAN.
Awareness of the MISRA C standards
Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Clear communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and document designs.

Benefits on offer include:

26 days holiday plus public holidays
Pension scheme
Employee Bonus Scheme
4x Life Assurance
Flexible working and an early finish on Fridays
Hybrid working from home

If you are an embedded software engineer based in the Manchester area looking for a new challenge and the chance to work on industry leading devices in a friendly and professional team environment this is the role for you.

Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Recruitment today with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Robotics Software Engineer

Position: Robotics Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Join Our Client’s Cutting-Edge Team as a Robotic Software Engineer in Newcastle!

KO2 Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading Newcastle-based business who design and develop robotic devices and related products that are used around the globe. They are looking to add a robotics software engineer to their growing engineering team.

About the Role: Our client is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team, currently comprising seven skilled professionals. As a Robotics Software Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing the autonomy and intelligence of their cutting-edge products.

You’ll spend most of your time writing software to control moving parts and also developing intuitive GUI interfaces. The core languages required are C, C++, or Python with Linux. While experience with ROS or ROS2 (Robot Operating System) is desired.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement software for control systems, ensuring smooth operation of physical hardware, including robotic arms and payloads.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate adaptive technologies and sensors for terrain analysis and autonomous decision-making.
Conduct hands-on testing in both factory and field environments.
Work closely with the team to ensure seamless communication and control via radio links.

Ideal Candidate:

Degree in Computer Science or related field with strong experience in writing software to control hardware.
Hands-on engineers with a passion for robotics and autonomous applications.
Proficiency in C, C++, or Python. Experience with Codesys and embedded systems is a plus.
Experience working with Linux and/or ROS (Robot Operating System)

What is on Offer:

Competitive salary of up to £50,000 with a discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

If you’re a software engineer looking to take your robotics expertise to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking team where innovation and technology meet real-world challenges.

Apply Today!

For more information, contact KO2 Recruitment now!

Electronic Design Engineer

February 20, 2025/in Midlands, North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronic Design Engineer

Location of Office: Stoke-On-Trent

Location of work: Hybrid WFH available

Salary: Up to £65,000

The Role: A position is now available for an experienced Electronic Design Engineer to join our clients engineering team as they work towards the design and development of a new range of industry leading products. The successful Electronics Engineer will get the chance to take a lead role working throughout the full design life cycle on a range of products that make our every day lives safer. Our client is a leader in their sector and their products can be seen in use around the globe.

The ideal Electronic Engineer will be an all-rounder who enjoys all aspects of the design process and is comfortable designing circuits and coding microcontrollers in C. You will be working within a small engineering team of like-minded engineers and enjoy the challenge of solving complicated design problems and taking a hands-on approach to working with circuit boards.

Our client has several generations of legacy products that will occasionally need updating and maintaining, at the same time you will also be working on new product designs for future generations of their core products and totally new devices. Our client is using modern technology and design techniques and looking for someone to carry on in this fashion whilst bringing new ideas and experience to their team.

Skills and experience required:

Analog and digital circuit design
Multilayer PCB design and layout
Embedded C programming
Microcontroller development

Desirable skills and experience:

FPGA’s using Verilog – Xilinix or Lattice
MSP430 Microcontroller development
Embedded Linux

To discuss this role in further detail please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Electronic Engineer

February 19, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Job Title: Electronics Engineer

Location: Sheffield, UK

Our client is an innovative cybersecurity start-up focused on creating cutting-edge, secure electronics solutions. They are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and building products that are at the forefront of cybersecurity, protecting the digital landscape from emerging threats.

Job Description:

They are seeking a talented Electronics Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on electronics design skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of new products, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, security, and usability.

Key Responsibilities:

Electronics Design & Development: Work hands-on with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Expertise in Altium Designer is ideal, but experience with other PCB design tools is also valued.
Documentation & Process Buildout: Assist in documenting designs, processes, and procedures. Help establish new workflows and best practices for electronics design within the company.
Design & Build Best Practices: Apply your knowledge to help guide the team in building and designing electronics the right way, ensuring quality and efficiency in all stages of development.
Testing & Production: Take an active role in the testing and production stages, ensuring prototypes meet design specifications and perform as expected. Contribute to the production of high-quality products ready for market deployment.
Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with other engineers, including software and hardware engineers, to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

Hands-on Electronics Design: Proven experience with designing and developing electronics systems.
PCB Design Skills: Strong experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
Industry Experience: A decent level of industry experience in electronics engineering, preferably in a related field such as cybersecurity, IoT, or embedded systems.
Testing & Production Knowledge: Solid understanding of testing, validation, and production processes. Experience with prototyping and product lifecycle management.
Team Collaboration: Comfortable working in a small, multidisciplinary team environment where you will be contributing ideas and collaborating with colleagues across various engineering domains.

Desirable Skills:

Experience in the cybersecurity or embedded systems industry.
Familiarity with secure hardware design and hardware-based security solutions.
Knowledge of security protocols and their implementation in hardware.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to join a growing start-up with huge potential for career advancement.
A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
Flexible working hours.
Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge technologies.

If you’re passionate about designing secure, high-performance electronics and want to work on ground-breaking cybersecurity products, apply today with an up to date CV!

Electronic Engineer

February 13, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £50,000

KO2s Client, a rapidly growing start-up, is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative company at the forefront of electronics development, contributing to cutting-edge projects that will shape the future.

As an Electronics Engineer with KO2s Client, you will play a critical role in the design and development of new products, ensuring the successful creation and testing of complex electronic circuits. Key responsibilities will include PCB design and layout using Altium, as well as designing and testing electronic circuits to meet the company’s technical requirements.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

PCB design and layout experience using Altium.
Strong background in electronic circuit design and testing.
A relevant degree in electronics engineering or a related field.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about electronics and ready to contribute to an exciting start-up, we would love to hear from you! KO2s Client offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and make an immediate impact within a rapidly growing company.

Apply now to join this exciting journey with KO2s Client!

Embedded Engineer

February 5, 2025/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Engineer – Birmingham (Flexible Hybrid Work from Home) – Up to £55,000 + Benefits

KO2s client, a leading technology company based in Birmingham, is looking for an experienced Embedded Engineer to join their growing team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on next-generation products while maintaining and updating current systems. As an Embedded Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge embedded systems and transitioning to new operating systems.

This position offers flexible hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office per week or more remote options available.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize low-level software in C, specifically for STM32 firmware.
Work on GSM and GPRS protocols to enhance communication capabilities.
Lead the transition to a new operating system for their next generations of product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement embedded solutions.
Ensure high-quality, reliable embedded systems through thorough testing and debugging.

Essential Skills & Experience:

5+ years of industry experience in an Embedded Engineer role.
Strong proficiency in low-level development using C.
Extensive experience with STM32 firmware development.
Solid knowledge of RTOS and the ability to lead transitions to new operating systems.
Experience with GSM or GPRS communication protocols.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with CAN protocol.
Knowledge of MISRA C standards.
Familiarity with MQTT for IoT communication.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technology. The next generation of products is on the horizon, and as an Embedded Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of this exciting evolution.

Salary: Up to £55,00 + benefits

If you are a passionate and experienced Embedded Engineer with a strong background in C programming, STM32 firmware, and RTOS, KO2s client wants to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a leading company in Birmingham!

Electronics Engineer

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

Position: Electronics Engineer

Salary: Up to £65,000

Office Location: Stretford, Manchester

Location of work: This role is primarily office based

The Role: Due to customer demand our client are once again growing their Engineering function and are keen to add a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to their team. The successful Electronics Engineer will be working towards the development of a new range of bespoke electronic products for integration into complex SMART energy systems.

This role will best suit an all-round Electronics Engineer who has experience with analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design and knowledge of EMC design. You will be working on industry leading, complex products that are used around the globe. Our client is well established and can offer the successful Electronics Engineer a challenging but friendly team environment with plenty of chance to contribute throughout the full design life cycle working on new product developments.

Ideally you will be a technical enthusiast who enjoys problem solving in a team environment with proven experience in a similar role. The successful Electronics Engineer can expect their role to involve the following:

Translate customer requirements into an electronics specification.
Carry out detailed design and implementation of electronic circuits.
Derive verification plans to address design requirements.
Prepare test procedures and traceability of these results back to the original requirements.
Produce accurate written documentation to fully support the design.
Be responsible for the delivery of Electronics and Sub-System designs

Skills and Experience Required:

Analogue circuit design
Digital circuit design
PCB design and layout
Schematic capture
Debugging, simulation, validation and Testing

Desirable Skills and Experience:

FPGA design
EMC/LVD regulations
Microprocessor design

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knights at KO2 for more information on this exciting Electronics Design Engineer role.

Embedded Software Engineer

January 27, 2025/in North East Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer – Medical Device Start-Up – Newcastle Upon Tyne – £65,000

KO2’s client, an innovative medical device start-up based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical devices, contributing to the development of next-generation embedded software that integrates AI monitoring, sensors, and advanced communication systems.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will focus on designing and optimizing embedded software solutions primarily using C/C++ for ESP32-based platforms. Your work will be instrumental in developing the algorithms behind AI monitoring systems, building mesh networks for device communication, and integrating hardware components, including sensors. This is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical devices through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize embedded software for medical devices using C/C++ on ESP32 microcontrollers.
Design algorithms to support AI monitoring systems in medical devices.
Build and implement mesh networks for smooth communication between medical devices.
Integrate various hardware and software components, including sensors, for enhanced functionality.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
Manage code through Git and integrate CI/CD processes with GitHub Actions

Required Skills:

Proficiency in C/C++ programming, with a focus on embedded systems.
Experience with ESP32 microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Strong knowledge of communication protocols like BLE, Wi-Fi, SPI, UART, and I2C.
Expertise in sensor integration and signal processing for medical devices.
Understanding of low-power and battery management strategies for embedded software in medical devices.
Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
Awareness of embedded security standards to ensure safe and reliable medical devices.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

Passionate about creating technology that makes a real-world impact in healthcare.
Strong algorithm development skills with a practical approach to problem-solving.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on new challenges.
Collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with a dedicated, on-site team.
Motivated to continuously learn and grow within the field of embedded software for medical devices.

Benefits of Joining KO2’s Client:

Directly contribute to the development of life-changing medical devices.
Work with innovative AI and cutting-edge technology in a rapidly evolving sector.
Join a passionate, close-knit team focused on improving healthcare through technology.
Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and career progression.
Competitive salary of £60,000, with a chance to make a meaningful difference in the world.

This is the perfect opportunity for an embedded software engineer eager to work on high-impact medical devices and take on complex, rewarding challenges. If you are excited about shaping the future of healthcare technology, apply today to join KO2’s client and make a difference!

Apply now to become an Embedded Software Engineer in Newcastle Upon Tyne!

Embedded Software Engineer

January 20, 2025/in North East Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

KO2’s client in Newcastle is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they are working on new cutting edge products and growing their engineering team considerably in 2025.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be working in an embedded environment, developing cutting-edge software solutions that control, power and monitor devices. You will be programming in either Embedded C or Modern C++, with flexibility on the specific language used, depending on your expertise.

In this role, the successful Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing software in an embedded environment. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable code that drives the next generation of devices.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain software in an embedded environment. (RTOS, baremetal or Linux)
Write, test, and optimize code in Embedded C or Modern C++.
Work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation.
Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration.

Requirements:

Proven experience as an Embedded Software Engineer.
Strong expertise in working within an embedded environment.
Proficiency in Embedded C or Modern C++.
Serial protocols: SPI, UART, CANBUS, UART, I2C, RS232 etc
Experience with embedded linux or hardware design is desirable

Join KO2’s client in Newcastle Upon Tyne and be part of a forward-thinking company that is leading the charge in innovation. If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer eager to make a difference, this is your opportunity to drive innovation in a variety of industries.

Apply today, contact Laurence or Andrew at KO2!

Embedded Full Stack Software Developer

January 20, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Full Stack Software Developer
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Location: Sheffield

KO2’s client, a leader in the telematics sector, is looking for a talented Full Stack Software Developer to join their growing in-house team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer with a passion for embedded software and full stack development. The role will focus on the full development life cycle, working with embedded C on Raspberry Pi systems and transferring critical vehicle data to AWS for real-time analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing embedded software for telematics systems, utilizing Embedded C and Bash scripting on Raspberry Pi devices.
Pulling data from the vehicle CAN network and transferring it to AWS for real-time monitoring and analysis.
Working on the back-end AWS services, ensuring smooth data flow from embedded systems to cloud-based storage.
Developing and maintaining web portals that display real-time data from the vehicle, including usage patterns, driving styles, and vehicle location.
Collaborating with the team to improve telematics functionality, transitioning from reactive to proactive data management.
Monitoring vehicle networks through internal tools like Grafana, ensuring error flags and data insights are visible in real time.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Strong embedded software development experience, particularly with Embedded C, Bash scripting, and Raspberry Pi systems.
Experience with AWS microservices and integrating data into the cloud.
Familiarity with web development technologies (JavaScript, database integration) to process and display data.
Experience working with telematics or vehicle network data is a plus.
Proficiency in using tools like Grafana for real-time data visualization.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with embedded software experience who is eager to develop their skills further and transition into a full stack AWS developer role. KO2’s client is also open to training exceptional embedded engineers with a strong desire to learn full stack software development.

If you’re passionate about embedded software, AWS, and telematics systems, and want to work in a dynamic and innovative team, apply today for immediate consideration.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment!