Embedded Machine Vision Engineer – Hybrid (Aberdeen)

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
Location: Aberdeen – Hybrid – 3 days from home a week

KO2’s client, an Aberdeen-based technology company, is leading the way in embedded vision systems for real-time threat and risk detection. Their work combines advanced near-infrared (IR) camera sensors with deterministic AI models to identify anomalies, hazards, and safety risks.

This is a rare opportunity to join a company developing cutting-edge embedded vision and AI technology, with the balance of in-office collaboration and home working. You’ll spend two days per week at their Aberdeen site, working closely with the engineering team, and three days per week working remotely.

The ideal candidate will be a strong embedded software engineer who has recently moved into AI and machine learning for vision systems, and is eager to continue working in that space. You’ll be working on certifiable, fixed AI models (no runtime learning), helping to deliver reliable, reproducible results in safety-critical systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise real-time embedded vision algorithms in C/C++
• Work with near-IR camera sensors to classify visual and behavioural characteristics
• Integrate fixed AI/ML models (e.g. CNNs) into embedded systems
• Ensure deterministic, certifiable software execution under memory and timing constraints
• Evaluate model performance under varied environmental conditions (lighting, motion, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and certification engineers

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong embedded software development experience (C/C++, Linux, real-time systems)
• Proven background in embedded machine vision or image pipelines
• Hands-on with IR, CMOS, or similar camera/imaging systems
• Practical understanding of embedded AI/ML techniques (e.g. CNNs, segmentation, shape tracking)
• Comfortable working in memory- and timing-constrained environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or MSc in Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, or related field
• Experience developing software for safety-critical systems
• Familiarity with IEC 61508 or similar certification standards

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer passionate about embedded AI and real-time vision to work on impactful technology that directly contributes to driver and passenger safety. You’ll be joining a small, expert team at the forefront of embedded machine vision, with the flexibility of hybrid working

Lead Electronics Engineer – Medical Devices

Location: Stirling, On site

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience)

KO2’s client is a leading medical device consultancy that is not only designing and developing its own innovative healthcare products but has also delivered cradle-to-grave design projects for some of the biggest OEM names in the global medical sector. With a strong track record of securing multi-year projects, they continue to grow and are now seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer to join their on-site team.

This role is ideal for a Senior Electronics Engineer looking to take the next step into technical leadership, or someone already operating at Lead level who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with team supervision and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll be joining a company of around 60 people, including a growing electronics team consisting of 3 engineers: 2 juniors and 1 senior, alongside a highly experienced Principal Hardware Engineer. The team is looking for another senior-level engineer to support the increasing workload and help shape the team’s structure and processes.

The role will be roughly 30% supervisory – you’ll be helping to bring organisation, mentorship, and technical guidance to the team, while still remaining hands-on with design and development. You’ll be expected to contribute to schematic reviews, PCB layout checks, and FPGA development, while collaborating closely with a Principal Engineer who brings deep domain expertise.

The ideal candidate will have strong analogue and digital electronics experience and enjoy working on complex medical device systems, including projects involving microwave systems. You’ll be interfacing with OEM clients as an extension of their internal design teams, managing projects that typically span 2–3 years and go through full certification and regulatory approval (including CE marking and 510K submissions).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a mature quality management system, a proven product development track record, and a reputation for delivering full lifecycle design – from concept through to manufacture – in one of the most technically challenging and rewarding sectors.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in analogue and digital electronics design
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout reviews
• FPGA development knowledge
• Proven ability to supervise or mentor engineering teams
• Comfortable interfacing with senior technical stakeholders
• Experience in medical device development (or other highly regulated environments) is a strong advantage

If you’re looking for a technically diverse, hands-on role that also gives you the chance to step into leadership and make a real impact on products that improve lives, KO2’s client would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or get in touch with KO2 to find out more.