Embedded Software Engineer

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

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!

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Blackburn – £45,000

KO2s client, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team based in Blackburn. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with one day a week from home, and a competitive salary of £45,000. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work on innovative projects involving electronic enclosure design, injection moulding, and sheet metal work, all within the critical oil and gas sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop electronic enclosures for oil and gas applications, with expertise in both 2D and 3D CAD.
  • Work on product approvals, including tolerance stacks, to meet rigorous industry standards.
  • Design ATEX approved enclosures for hazardous environments.
  • Contribute to the redesign of an established product range, introducing innovative concepts and designs.
  • Support the transition of designs into manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.
  • Create comprehensive documentation to support the design and manufacturing processes.
  • Use your artistic and conceptual design skills to enhance functional solutions with creative flair.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Autocad, Solid Edge etc).
  • Experience with injection moulding and sheet metal work in the oil and gas sector.
  • Knowledge of ATEX approved enclosures for hazardous locations.
  • Experience introducing products to manufacturing, ideally in a regulated industry like oil and gas.
  • Strong focus on product approvals and tolerance stacks in critical applications.
  • An artistic eye for conceptual designs that are both functional and visually striking.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer with KO2s client, you’ll play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency in the oil and gas industry, working on high-impact projects that meet the sector’s demanding standards. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your mechanical design skills in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

If you’re a passionate Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take on new challenges in the oil and gas industry, apply now and join KO2s client in shaping the future of engineering solutions.

 

 

Semiconductor Product Engineer

Semiconductor Product Engineer – Join an Innovative Start-Up in Sheffield!

KO2’s client, a dynamic and rapidly growing start-up in the semiconductor industry, is seeking a talented Semiconductor Product Engineer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting venture and help drive the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products. Based in Sheffield, the role offers the chance to work in a high-impact environment, with stock options and the potential for a payday on exit.

About the Role:

As a Semiconductor Product Engineer, you will oversee the product life cycle from cradle to grave, ensuring seamless coordination across all departments. Your responsibilities will include managing the yield and quality of semiconductor products, investigating customer returns, working with suppliers, and ensuring that the products are tested to the highest standards.

You will play a critical role in the transition of products from development into production, focusing on NPI (New Product Introduction) activities. This is a manufacturing-focused position where you will liaise closely with wafer suppliers, development teams, test engineers, and other internal functions to ensure optimal performance and yield of semiconductor products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the entire product life cycle – from development through to production and post-production.
  • Work closely with wafer suppliers, designing both the structure of the blank wafer and the product on the wafer.
  • Manage product yield, ensuring continuous improvement and addressing any quality issues.
  • Coordinate investigations into customer returns and support the testing process.
  • Drive NPI activities and work with internal teams, including manufacturing, testing, and development.
  • Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support across the organization.
  • Collaborate with suppliers as the key technical interface, ensuring smooth communication and high-quality product delivery.

What KO2 are Looking For:

  • Experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong understanding of semiconductor terminology, wafer fabrication, and yield analysis.
  • Background in analogue electronics or a related field would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks across different departments.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Passion for driving product excellence and innovation in the semiconductor space.

Why Join KO2’s client?

  • Work for a fast-growing start-up with huge potential in the semiconductor industry.
  • Stock options available, giving you a chance to benefit from the company’s success.
  • Competitive salary of £75,000 with the potential for a payday on exit.
  • Relocation package provided to help you settle in Sheffield.
  • The opportunity to progress within the company and move into managerial and director roles.
  • Exciting and impactful work, contributing to the development of cutting-edge products such as infrared detectors, fibre optics, and more.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Semiconductor Product Engineer to join an innovative company with a great vision. If you’re passionate about semiconductor technology and want to be part of an exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Sheffield, UK (4 days a week in the office)
Salary: £75,000 + Stock Options
Relocation Package: Provided

Apply today and take the next step in your semiconductor career with KO2’s client!

Electronic Engineer

Position: Electronics Engineer

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: Up to £45,000

KO2’s client is seeking an enthusiastic Electronics Engineer with a passion for both electronics design and hands-on test equipment development. This dynamic role is ideal for someone who thrives in combining creativity with practical, real-world engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Development: Create and maintain a range of industrial systems and applications.
  • Production Support: Handle PCB testing, repair, and troubleshooting in a production test environment.
  • Test Fixtures & Jigs: Design and maintain test rigs to streamline production efficiency.
  • Hands-On Involvement: Split time between electronics design and building test rigs, ensuring smooth testing processes while adhering to industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Collaborating on the design of electronics solutions and associated test equipment for a range of industries.
  • Developing and maintaining production test systems
  • Working alongside production teams to troubleshoot, repair, and refine PCBs.
  • Assembling and optimizing test rigs for the production floor, balancing both design and practical implementation.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • An Electronics Engineer who enjoys hands-on work, including electronics technician duties.
  • Experience with PCB testing, test fixture design, and general test equipment development.
  • A team player who excels in both lab design work and active, day-to-day tasks in the production environment.

This is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking company. Whether you’re an Electronics Engineer eager to develop your career or an experienced Technician looking for a new challenge in test development and electronic circuit design, this could be the role for you.

Interested?

Apply today and help KO2’s client continue to innovate and create cutting-edge electronic solutions for commercial and industrial sectors!

Electrical Engineer

Position: Electrical Engineer

Salary: Up to £40,000

Location: Manchester + Hybrid Work from Home

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking for a new opportunity with a leader in the automotive industry? Our client, a renowned innovator within automotive technology is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their team based in Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize electrical schematics for automotive applications.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
  • Create and review electrical schematics using EPLAN software.
  • Utilize SolidWorks for 2D and 3D mechanical drawings
  • Support end-of-line (EOL) testing tools and contribute to product validation.
  • Drive continuous improvements and innovation in electrical systems design.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proficiency in EPLAN for electrical design and schematics.
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks for modelling and simulations.
  • Hands-on experience with EOL (End of Line) testing tools and related technologies.
  • A background in the automotive sector is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Experience interacting with customers face to face

Why apply?

  • Work with a market leader in the automotive industry, driving the future of mobility.
  • Opportunity for growth and development within an innovative, fast-paced environment.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Manchester-based with easy access to transportation links.

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to work at the forefront of automotive technology, apply now and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of automotive innovation.

Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more details.

Electronics Design Engineer

Position: Electronics Design Engineer

Location of Office: Finchley, North London

Location of work: 4 days in Office 1 day WFH

Salary: Up to £65,000

The Role: Our client, a well backed, fast growing start-up in the sports technology sector, are now looking to add an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team to work on the development of their next generation of products.

Their engineering team is made up on a multidiscipline team of likeminded people including sports scientists, electronics engineers, mechanical engineers and software d evelopers and they are looking for Electronics Engineers who are keen to work as part of a team whilst taking ownership over their own time and workload.

Responsibilities:

  • Work through the full electronic design process of our next generation of products.
  • Take ownership of sections of our new products, developing solutions to our unique challenges.
  • Tackle complex technical problems with a balanced mix of analytic and hands-on approaches.
  • Develop new ideas and clearly communicate them with the rest of the engineering team.
  • Support the pre-compliance analysis and testing of new products.

This role will suit electronics engineers who are passionate about technology and keen to develop state of the art hardware to allow people to gain more insight into the live sports sector. You will be keen to be part of a team and be motivated by working on a variety of projects with the chance to contribute throughout the full lifecycle.

Skills and Experience:

  • PCB design and schematic capture – Altium ideally
  • Digital and analogue circuit design
  • Experience through the entire product design process
  • Proficient with test equipment (oscilloscope, dmm, logic analyzer etc)

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Experience working with products including RF (GPS, BT, UWB).
  • Experience in a smaller company or start-up environment
  • Experience designing digital, battery powered electronics around a microcontroller.

Apply today with an up to date CV or contact Laurence Powell or Chris Oddy at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Lead Electronics Engineer

Job Title: Lead Electronics Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £70,000

Join a dynamic startup at the forefront of electronics innovation in Sheffield! They are dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology solutions and are looking for a Lead Electronics Engineer.

As the Lead Electronics Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the design and development of their electronics projects. You will lead a passionate team, oversee project execution, and ensure that they deliver high quality products on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Electronic Design: Lead electronic design elements of a variety of projects.
  • Team Leadership: Inspire and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Project Management: Develop and implement detailed project plans, manage timelines, and ensure successful execution of system-level engineering projects, including electronics, hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Specification Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to create engineering specifications based on customer requirements and market insights.
  • Progress Tracking: Set priorities, track project progress, and provide regular updates to the management team.

Qualifications:

  • Strong background in electronics design and development.
  • Proven experience in electronics leadership, management or team leading
  • Project management skills, experience or knowledge
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

What is on Offer:

  • A vibrant and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Embedded Engineer

Position: Embedded Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Malton, Yorkshire (Hybrid Work from Home)

About the Role:

Our award-winning client is expanding their engineering team and is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their office, just north of York. This role offers flexible hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office once a week. As an Embedded Engineer, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the complete design process, from initial concept through to testing and manufacturing, working alongside a small, talented team.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified with several years of industry experience. Your expertise will include Embedded C programming, bare metal development, and knowledge of various communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232, Ethernet, etc.). Experience with PIC and/or ARM microcontrollers is essential. While not required, experience with electronics design, LabVIEW, or developing data acquisition systems would be highly beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Embedded Engineer who thrives on variety and enjoys collaborating with a dynamic, award-winning team. Your primary focus will be developing embedded software solutions for bespoke control systems, enhancing existing products, and driving new product development. You’ll be involved in all stages of the process—from high-level architecture to low-level implementation—and will play a key role in customer support and generating detailed documentation.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Embedded C programming
  • Bare metal development
  • Experience with RS232, SPI, CAN, RS485, I2C
  • Familiarity with ARM and/or PIC Microchip microcontrollers

Desirable Experience:

  • Electronics design (PCB layout, schematic capture, circuit design)
  • LabVIEW

Apply directly by contacting KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with an up to date CV.

Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer with Embedded Software Expertise

Location: Oldham

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Company: Leading Security Systems Provider

KO2’s client is looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong passion for embedded software engineering to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact while working on cutting-edge security systems designed to protect some of the most secure establishments in the world. As part of a close-knit, family-oriented team, your contributions will be valued, and you will play a key role in the development of high-end solutions for complex security challenges.

About Our Client

KO2’s client is a leading provider of advanced security systems, specializing in protection against drone, blast, and explosion attacks. With a turnover of £50 million, the company delivers bespoke solutions for high-security environments worldwide. Despite the size of the company, the work culture remains family-focused, where the owner knows each team member by name and ensures everyone is valued. This is a company that fosters organic growth and offers fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Your Role as an Electronics Engineer

As an Electronics Engineer with embedded software expertise, you will work at the interface of hardware and software development, collaborating closely with the mechanical engineering team. Your role will include designing, testing, and refining complex security systems that safeguard against high-risk attacks. You will be involved in:

  • Designing both analogue and digital electronics
  • Developing embedded software (a 50/50 split between electronics and embedded software)
  • Managing microelectronics to control input/output signals
  • Contributing to high-security tests, including explosive and ballistic-proof systems
  • Collaborating with mechanical engineers to create integrated security solutions
  • Helping to grow the electronics team and mentoring others as the department expands

Key Qualifications for the Electronics Engineer/Embedded Software Engineer

  • Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design
  • Expertise in embedded software engineering
  • Experience with systems integration, particularly involving microelectronics and embedded systems
  • British nationality (required for security clearance)
  • Passion for high-quality, low-volume projects that push the boundaries of innovation

What KO2’s Client Offers

  • Competitive Salary: £50,000 per annum
  • Training & Development: Access to specialist training opportunities to enhance your skills
  • Team Growth: A chance to be part of a growing electronics team with opportunities to move into leadership positions
  • Family-Oriented Culture: Work in a supportive and welcoming environment where you’re treated like family
  • High-Impact Work: Contribute to high-stakes security tests, including drone defense, explosion-proof experiments, and more

KO2’s client is committed to making a difference in the world of global security, and they are looking for someone like you to join their team. If you’re an experienced Electronics Engineer with embedded software experience and want to contribute to innovative, world-class security solutions, this could be your perfect opportunity.