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Electronic Technician

Position: Electronics Technician

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

An established electronics business based in Newcastle is seeking an Electronics Technician to join its highly skilled engineering team. The company delivers bespoke electronic solutions to global customers and offers a supportive, hands-on working environment where variety, learning, and technical challenge are part of everyday life.

The Role

As an Electronics Technician, you will play a key role in the testing, verification, and support of electronic products. You will work across system, module, and sub-assembly level, using a wide range of hardware and software tools to ensure product quality and performance.

The role includes stress, thermal, and performance testing, alongside supporting the verification of embedded firmware and bespoke test software. You will also provide technical support to customers, both remotely and on-site, helping to diagnose and resolve electronic and system-level issues.

In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, including engineering test records and reports, while supporting quality control activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Required Skills & Experience

Practical experience testing electronic systems, modules, or sub-assemblies
Ability to use electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)
Understanding of electronic circuits and components
Experience supporting fault finding and troubleshooting at hardware level
Basic understanding of embedded firmware and test software verification
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and test reports
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to support customers both remotely and on-site when required

Qualifications

HNC or higher in Electronics or a related discipline (preferred)
Equivalent hands-on industry experience will also be considered

About You

The business is open to applications from bright graduates with a strong interest in electronics through to experienced Electronics Technicians. A practical mindset, enthusiasm for electronics, and a proactive approach to learning are key to success in this role.

What’s on Offer

Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to bespoke and technically varied projects
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Flexible and friendly company culture
Opportunity to grow and progress within the business

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Electronics Technician, please apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Software Engineer

Role: Software Engineer

Location: York

Salary: Up to £45,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a multiple award winning technology company based in York. Due to continued growth, the business is expanding its engineering team and is looking for a capable developer to take ownership of their PC application software, supporting both new feature development and ongoing enhancement of existing systems.

The Role

You’ll join a small, highly skilled engineering team and play a key role in the development of a desktop application used by customers to monitor, analyse, and visualise data collected from a range of hardware devices. The role offers real ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute across the full software lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include developing new functionality, maintaining and improving the existing codebase, supporting customers, and producing clear technical documentation.

About You

You’ll be degree qualified (Computer Science or similar) with 2+ years’ commercial experience in PC software development. Your core skillset will include C# development using Visual Studio, with a strong understanding of structured, maintainable software design.

Any exposure to embedded systems, electronics, or hardware communication will be a strong advantage.

Essential Skills & Experience

PC/Application software development
C# or C++ or Java
Embedded C development
Degree-qualified in Computer Science or a related discipline
Driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Experience

Serial communication protocols (RS232, SPI, CAN, RS485, I2C, etc.)
Electronics design exposure
Bare-metal or low-level development experience

Why Apply?

Join an award-winning engineering business
High level of ownership and technical variety
Work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team
Contribute to new product development as well as existing platforms
Develop software from high-level architecture through to implementation

This role would suit a Software Engineer who enjoys variety, likes working closely with hardware-focused teams, and wants to play a key role in the development of innovative technology products.

For more information or to apply, please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd.

Data Engineer

January 8, 2026/in North West, Remote Working Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Data Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: 4 days remote, 1 day per week in the Burnley office

About the company

KO2’s client designs and delivers remote sensor technology for automotive applications. The business works with large volumes of data collected from multiple sources and uses cloud-based platforms to turn that data into meaningful insights for internal teams and customers.

The role

KO2 are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing technical team. This role will focus on building, maintaining and improving data pipelines that bring together data from a range of internal systems, external APIs and cloud environments. You will work closely with colleagues who consume the data, ensuring it is reliable, well structured and fit for purpose.

This is a hands on role with a mix of data engineering, cloud infrastructure and light DevOps responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to help tidy up and standardise existing solutions, migrate or replace legacy components, and implement best practices across the data platform.

Key responsibilities

Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines in AWS
Combining and transforming data from multiple sources into usable datasets
Writing and maintaining production-quality Python code
Working with databases and data storage solutions
Improving existing pipelines through standardisation and best practices
Supporting CI/CD and infrastructure work, including CloudFormation and related tools
Taking ownership of solutions and validating that outputs make sense from a data and business perspective

Required experience

Strong Python programming experience is essential
Hands-on cloud experience is essential, ideally AWS
Experience working with databases and data-driven systems
Background in data engineering, analytics engineering or a closely related role
Ability to understand data logic and question results, not just move data from A to B

Desirable experience

AWS services for data engineering
CI/CD and DevOps tooling
Infrastructure as code, such as CloudFormation
Experience with Azure or GCP is acceptable if you can demonstrate the ability to transfer skills to AWS

The ideal candidate

You will have a solid foundation in data engineering and cloud technologies and be keen to continue developing your skills. You may not tick every box, but you will be curious, proactive and comfortable learning new tools where needed. Attitude, problem-solving ability and long-term fit are as important as existing technical skills

Location and working pattern

This role is remote-first, with four days per week working from home and one day per week in the Burnley office. The in-office day is typically Tuesday and is an important part of team collaboration. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance to make weekly attendance sustainable.

Salary

Up to £60,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for candidates who meet the majority of requirements.

Apply today with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.

Embedded Software Engineer

January 6, 2026/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Office Location: Barnsley + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: Up to £45,000

The Role:

We are thrilled to present an excellent opportunity for an Embedded Engineer to become part of an innovative engineering team focused on developing advanced controller solutions. This position is with a well-established R&D company that has been a leader in delivering top-tier products for more than 25 years.

As an Embedded Engineer, you will work closely with project teams, taking full ownership of embedded software across multiple projects. You will be involved in both the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones. Your expertise as an Embedded Engineer will be key in helping create next-generation solutions.

To thrive in this Embedded Engineer role, you will need at least 3 years of industry experience in a similar position, with a strong foundation in C programming, working with a large code base in a RTOS environment (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, EmbOS etc). A solid understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, UART, I2C, and Ethernet is also desired. Whilst any experience with Renesas processors, regulated software design, and agile methodologies would be highly advantageous.

Skills Required:

Strong Embedded C programming
Have worked with a large code base.
RTOS experience (ThreadX, Segger EmbOS, FreeRTOS, etc.)
Protocols: SPI, UART, I2C, Ethernet, etc.

This role is ideal for an Embedded Engineer looking to contribute to the full design lifecycle of life-saving devices. You will have the opportunity to expand your skill set while enjoying flexible hybrid work-from-home options.

In this Embedded Engineer role, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact within an established company that values innovation and technical excellence.

For immediate consideration, contact Laurence Powell from KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions today or apply with an updated CV.

Senior Firmware Engineer

December 18, 2025/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Senior Firmware Engineer

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Benefits
Location: Nottingham

KO2’s client is looking to add an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is a technically focused senior role, offering a strong balance of hands-on embedded development (around 70%) alongside technical leadership (around 30%).

This opportunity suits an engineer who enjoys staying close to the code while also influencing architecture, project delivery, and technical direction.

You’ll be working on the development of embedded firmware across a range of platforms, contributing to system architecture, guiding project approach, and ensuring high standards of delivery. While this isn’t a purely managerial position, it does include responsibility for technical leadership, mentoring, and some line management.

Responsibilities

Hands-on development of embedded firmware using C
Working across bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments
Contributing to and owning aspects of software system architecture
Setting technical direction, standards, and best practice
Supporting project estimation, planning, and delivery approach
Monitoring progress to ensure work is delivered to the required quality, time, and budget
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers
Conducting 1-to-1s and line management where required
Collaborating with hardware, systems, and wider engineering teams

Experience Required

Strong commercial experience in embedded C / firmware development
Background working on bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux-based systems
Experience contributing to firmware or software architecture
Comfortable balancing hands-on development with leadership responsibilities
Able to estimate work and support technical project delivery
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £70k DOE
A senior technical role with genuine influence
A strong mix of coding and leadership
Opportunity to work on complex embedded systems within a growing team

If you’re a Senior Firmware Engineer looking for a role that still values deep technical contribution alongside leadership, please apply or contact KO2 for more information.

Electronics Engineer (Embedded C)

December 15, 2025/in Greater London, South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Sports Technology | Permanent
Vauxhall, London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote)
Up to £65,000

KO2 are working with an innovative sports technology company based in Vauxhall, developing high-performance electronic systems used in elite sport. The client is flexible, so please apply if you can design electronics and write embedded software, albeit not at expert level, they are happy to mentor on the embedded software side.

KO2’s client are looking for an electronics led engineer who can also write embedded software in C. This is a hands-on role working across the full product lifecycle, from PCB design through to embedded bring-up and testing.

The Role

Electronics design from concept to production (schematics, PCB layout, bring-up)
Embedded software development and debugging in C (some C++ exposure useful)
Working with microcontrollers and embedded systems
Supporting testing, fault-finding and real-world deployment

The Profile

Strong electronics engineering background
Experience designing PCBs (Altium for production, KiCad also used)
Able to write and debug embedded C
Ideally 4+ years’ experience
Skill split typically 70/30 or 80/20 in favour of electronics, but strong 50/50 engineers also considered

This is not a pure electronics role, solid embedded c experience is needed, at some level.

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £65,000
Hybrid working (3 days in the Vauxhall office)
Permanent role working on real, deployed sports technology
Unique opportunity to work for a season at the company’s facility in Austria

If you can design electronics and write embedded C, at any balance between the two, this is a rare and exciting opportunity.

Senior Electronic Engineer

December 9, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Senior Electronic Engineer | Warrington

Up to £70k DOE

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Engineer to join our growing team in Warrington. This is a key technical position offering the opportunity to lead innovative design projects, mentor junior engineers, and shape the future of our electronic systems and products.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
Produce detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation
Oversee product lifecycle activities including prototyping, validation, and certification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and project management
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior engineers
Investigate and resolve complex engineering issues and contribute to continuous improvement
Ensure designs meet compliance requirements, quality standards, and project deadlines

About You

Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design
Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, SPICE simulation tools)
Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces
Knowledge of EMC design principles and relevant regulatory standards
Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, proactive approach
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for continued professional development
Work on exciting, cutting-edge projects in a supportive team
Modern facilities with a strong focus on innovation
Hybrid working options

Location

Based in Warrington, with excellent transport links and nearby amenities.

If you’re a driven Senior Electronic Engineer looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Embedded Software Engineer

December 8, 2025/in Midlands, South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer

Hybrid – One day every fortnight in Milton Keynes

£45,000 – £60,000

KO2’s client is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their R&D team. The role is hybrid, with on-site time set at one day every fortnight. There are no fixed weekly office requirements.

You’ll work on embedded software for digitally controlled power supplies, writing Embedded C for bare-metal microcontrollers. The system uses two micros: one for the PFC stage and one for the inverter and final DC stage. You’ll take ownership of one of these areas and contribute to the wider embedded software development within the team.

You’ll also work alongside a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who will provide mentoring where needed. The client is open to applicants from junior through to senior level, as long as you can demonstrate solid skills in embedded software development. Power electronics experience is not required, but you should be comfortable with basic electronics.

What you’ll work on:

• Embedded C on bare metal

• Control software for digitally managed power supplies

• One of two microcontroller stages (PFC or inverter/DC stage)

• Collaboration with an experienced senior engineer on core embedded software tasks

Skills/ Experience needed:

• Strong Embedded C skills

• Embedded bare-metal or RTOS experience

• Interest in power-related products

• Ability to read electronic schematics and use lab equipment (bench PSU, oscilloscope)

• Experience with Git and Agile

If you want to work on real hardware, grow your embedded software skills, and join a flexible engineering team, this role will suit you well.

Power Electronics Engineer

December 3, 2025/in North East Permanent /by Chris Oddy

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

December 1, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

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.