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.

Software Team Leader – Medical Devices

Position: Software Team Leader – Medical Devices

Location: Manchester

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000

KO2’s client, a leading medical device business in Manchester, is looking for a Software Team Leader to join their innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role while contributing to cutting-edge technology in the medical field.

About the Role

As a Software Team Leader, you will initially play a hands-on role in analysing requirements and working with high-level languages such as Java, C#, and C++ in an Android environment. You will lead a team working on software that powers PCR machines and laboratory equipment, interfacing with hospital IT systems, printers, analysers, and bare-metal devices.

Your role will involve:

  • Analysing requirements from day one and translating them into work packages.
  • Leading and mentoring the team to build efficiency using tools like Jira and best work practices.
  • Balancing leadership (75%) with hands-on coding and architecture work (25%) as needed.
  • Engaging in Android development activities and contributing to the design and implementation of interfaces.

About You

To succeed as a Software Team Leader, you should bring:

  • 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proficiency in Java, C#, or C++, with hands-on experience in an Android development environment.
  • Familiarity with medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304), or experience in automotive or functional safety environments (desirable but not essential).
  • Strong analytical skills to break down requirements and architect effective solutions.

The Opportunity

Working from the Manchester office, you will lead a talented team to deliver world-class software solutions. Initially hands-on, the role will evolve as the team grows, allowing you to focus more on leadership and strategic activities.

This position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 – £85,000 and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Apply now to become a Software Team Leader with KO2’s client and drive innovation in medical technology!

Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: Up to £50,000
Office Location: Newcastle

The Role:
A renowned leader in bespoke software and industrial grade hardware solutions sector with an international customer base is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team in North Shields. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing embedded software solutions for cutting-edge products. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the full embedded software development life cycle, with a focus on C/C++ programming in real-time environments including both Windows and Linux platforms.

This is a great opportunity to apply your embedded software expertise and drive innovation in a growing company with an established presence in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop embedded software solutions for real-time systems
  • Work with embedded hardware and communicate via protocols such as RS232, SPI, I2C, USB
  • Develop and optimize embedded applications for Windows and Linux platforms
  • Collaborate across teams to define, design, and deploy new software features
  • Support the full software lifecycle from initial design through to testing and deployment

Skills Required:

  • Strong experience with C/C++ programming
  • Solid expertise in embedded software design and development
  • Experience with Microchip PIC, ARM, or Atmel microcontrollers
  • Degree qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation products while ensuring the ongoing support and improvement of existing solutions. You’ll be part of a stable, well-funded company that prioritizes product innovation and development, with a clear focus on embedded systems.

Why Join?
You’ll be joining a well-established company with over 15 years of industry experience. Enjoy the chance to work in a brand-new office with room for career growth and the development of industry-leading embedded solutions used worldwide.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with Linux Kernel or device driver development
  • Familiarity with embedded communication protocols: RS232, SPI, I2C, USB

For more information, please get in touch with Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Electronics Engineer

Position: Electronics Engineer
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000
Location: Sheffield

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineer to join a dynamic design team based in Sheffield. Our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable electronic products to a global customer base.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified and possess strong industry experience in electronics design. Your expertise will include analogue and digital circuit design, low-power designs (such as SMPS and DC-DC converters), and PCB layout. Experience with EMC safety standards or motor drives is highly desirable.

In this role, you will have ample opportunity to contribute to the development of new products, so prior experience across the entire product lifecycle is essential. As part of a small, collaborative team in Sheffield, you will have exposure to a wide variety of tasks, with encouragement to develop new skills in both electronics and software.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop analogue and digital circuits.
  • Work on lower power designs, including DC-DC converters and SMPS.
  • Design and layout PCBs for new product developments.
  • Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
  • Collaborate with a small team and engage in continuous learning and skill development.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
  • Expertise in lower power design, including DC-DC converters and SMPS.
  • Strong PCB layout and design skills.

Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of EMC safety standards.
  • A relevant degree in Electronics or a related field.
  • Experience with motor drives or battery management.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Engineer who enjoys variety in their role and is eager to work on innovative new products. Join a stable, growing company with a focus on new product development, located in Sheffield, and take your career to the next level.

To learn more, contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd for further details.

Software Manager

Position: Software Manager

Salary: Up to £70,000 + benefits

Office Location: Ulverston

The Role: Our client, an industry leading electronics company within the secure wireless communication devices sector are now looking to recruit an Embedded Software Manager to lead the development of their next generation of products. The successful Embedded Software Manager will be leading a growing team of Engineers and be tasked with achieving new product developments whilst supporting legacy products and growing the team.

Although this is a management focussed role the ideal candidate will have a strong embedded design background and recent team leadership or management experience. Their development platform includes: Embedded C, C++, Linux, SPI, I2C, RF, DSP, Bluetooth, Mesh Networks and a range of microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, Nordic etc) so previous experience with the majority is required.

The successful Embedded Software Manager will be joining an established, multidiscipline team and can expect to work closely with other heads of department working on products that include a variety of design components. You can expect your role to involve leading multiple projects, developing the software team, assigning work packages and delivering new products to meet time and budgetary goals.

If you are an experienced Embedded Engineer looking to make the step up into team leadership or an established Software Manager looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity you are looking for. Our client is a new product focussed, at an exciting stage of growth and working on a host of cutting edge devices that are being used around the globe.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Team leadership or management experience
  • Embedded design background
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Agile methodologies and processes
  • Degree in an Engineering field subject

Desirable Skill and Experience:

  • Up to date with Embedded design technologies
  • Experience with RF products
  • Experience with Linux development

Package includes: Salary of up to £70,000, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexitime, life assurance and more

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail

 

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Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer | £35,000 – £45,000 | Oldham

KO2’s client, a leader in the medical device industry, is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Oldham. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge control systems for complex medical devices. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in developing and maintaining the embedded software used to control these innovative machines.

In this role, you will:

  • Contribute to a new product, focusing on a library graphical embedded environment with complex features like air removal, pulsing, cooling, and deep vacuum.
  • Use Embedded C and work on the transition from bare metal to embedded Linux.
  • Work with Linux-based machines, with some QT development, to create user-friendly interfaces.
  • Replace a PLC-based system with a visual type embedded system, creating a robust control system for advanced medical equipment.

The ideal candidate for this Embedded Software Engineer role will have experience with embedded systems, particularly within the medical or similar technical fields. If you’re looking for a challenging opportunity to develop critical technology in a hands-on environment, KO2’s client offers the perfect chance to apply your skills and grow.

Apply now to become an Embedded Software Engineer with KO2’s client and make a difference in medical device innovation!