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Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is looking for a talented individual to join their expanding team at their Bradford-based facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge embedded system projects, particularly involving STM32 microcontrollers and real-time motor control.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for STM32 microcontroller-based systems.
Implement precise motor control algorithms, including PID control.
Develop and debug firmware for STM32 peripherals (GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, PWM, etc.).
Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure integrated system performance.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to system architecture and design.
Use Git (GitHub/GitLab) for version control and collaboration.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong understanding of STM32 ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.
Proficient in C for embedded systems, with some experience in C++.
Solid grasp of STM32 communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet.
Hands-on experience with STM32 HAL and LL drivers.
Capable of developing bare-metal firmware (without RTOS).
Confident using tools such as ST-Link and IDEs like STM32CubeIDE or VSCode.
Familiar with Git-based workflows.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS for multitasking environments.
Skilled in using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters for debugging.
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
Exciting, technically challenging projects in a forward-thinking company.
Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration.

Apply today with an up to date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to discuss your application.

Software Team Leader

Role: Software Team Leader

Location: York Area + Hybrid WFH

Salary: £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced, skilled software engineer ready to step into a leadership role or a software team leader looking for a new challenge? Our client is looking for a Software Team Leader to guide a close-knit team of engineers working on technically challenging software at the heart of modern industrial automation.

This is a rare opportunity to lead, mentor, and solve real-world problems whilst also having the chance to remain technically hands on – developing intelligent systems that drive efficiency, safety, and innovation across critical industrial sectors.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support a small, high-performing team of engineers.
Drive the development of their flagship software solutions, – delivering new features, fixing bugs, and continually improving quality.
Stay hands-on with code: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL, and more.
Collaborate with customers to understand industrial needs and translate them into robust software features.
Contribute to ongoing research and innovation—seeing your ideas through from concept to implementation.
Work alongside global leaders in industrial automation and control systems.

Skills and Experience Required

We’re looking for a technically strong, proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering quality software. Ideal candidates will have:

A strong software background with excellent programming skills.
Experience leading a team or leading software projects.
A degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
A solid understanding of language semantics—especially C/C++.
The ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
Proficiency in one or more of: Python, C, C++, Ada, Java, SQL.
A quality-first mindset—experience with real-time, embedded, or high-reliability software is a plus.

Why Join

Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven team.
Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth.
Play a vital role in building smarter, safer, and more efficient industrial systems.

Embedded Software Engineer

July 15, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Chester

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in designing and developing embedded software solutions that power advanced technology used in energy systems. You’ll work on exciting new hardware platforms and contribute to products that connect seamlessly with cloud services to provide real-time, reliable data for critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software for cutting-edge measurement and monitoring devices.
Develop firmware for in-house designed hardware platforms.
Implement communication protocols between embedded systems and cloud-based platforms.
Ensure code is high-quality, maintainable, and meets industry standards.
Contribute to process and product improvements as the business scales.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment

What We’re Looking For

Strong expertise in C/C++ (including C++11/14/17).
Proven experience in embedded software development and the full product lifecycle.
In-depth knowledge of low-level protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, RS232).
Experience working with ARM Cortex microprocessors.
Proficiency with Linux (both as a development environment and target OS).
Familiarity with Git and unit testing frameworks.
Experience with Continuous Integration tools is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: Up to £55,000
25 days holiday (FTE) + bank holidays, with additional days for long service (up to 30 days total)
Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year
8% employer pension contribution
Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents)
Supportive, inclusive work culture with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and personal growth
Excellent career development opportunities

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter. We’re excited to hear from engineers who are passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful impact.

Control Systems Engineer

July 14, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Control Systems Engineer – WinCC | Warrington | £60,000 | UK Passport Required

KO2’s client, a specialist in advanced control systems and is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer with a deep understanding of WinCC, Siemens PLCs, and redundant server architecture.

This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite in Warrington. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold a UK passport.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be involved in both the design and modification of complex control systems used in managing control systems that are used to control objects of high value.

Key tasks include:

Developing and modifying graphical interfaces for new and legacy systems using WinCC Pro
Programming SCADA systems to interface with databases for read/write operations
Working with redundant WinCC servers and multiple operator stations across a high-density tag environment
Integration and control of systems using Siemens S7, TIA Portal, and STL programming
Interfacing with Plant Bus and Graphical Bus environments
Onsite testing, with final FAT carried out by the client before installation
Approximately 12 weeks per year onsite for installations and testing

Technical Requirements:

Strong expertise in WinCC Pro development and VB/C++ scripting
Experience with high availability Siemens systems, particularly 1517HA and 1515R
Comfortable working with redundant server systems, node configurations, and multiple screen environments
Ability to interpret and modify existing models and system graphics
Experience with SCADA-controlled databases for switching operations (ON/OFF logic)

Preferred Experience:

Located within a commutable distance of Warrington (e.g., St Helens, Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester)
Strong background in control systems for critical infrastructure, especially aviation or transport sectors

Salary & Details:

£60,000
Onsite role in Warrington
UK passport required
Full-time, permanent position

This is a rare opportunity to work with cutting-edge, safety-critical systems in a highly specialised and rewarding field. If you are a Siemens control systems expert looking for your next challenge, KO2 would love to hear from you.

Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

July 14, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer – £45,000

Sheffield City Centre | Hybrid WFH | Permanent

KO2’s client a rapidly expanding technology SME based in a beautifully restored steelworks building in the heart of Sheffield. The electronics business is a small, agile team developing cutting-edge ultrasonic sensing systems for international clients – and are on the lookout for a talented Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to help take our R&D projects into commercial products.

Founded in 2018, they are a 12-person company with a rich mix of PhDs, mechanical engineers, and technical specialists. This electronics business has built a reputation for high-quality R&D consultancy and are now transitioning into full product development, there is exciting growth ahead. The workspace is a creative, industrial heritage site – a truly inspiring place to work.

You’ll take ownership of the electronics side of the business, helping move from integrating third-party PCBs to designing and building the companies own hardware. This role is ideal for someone who’s excited by the challenge of developing products from the ground up and wants to grow with a business that’s scaling fast.

Your responsibilities will include:

PCB design, development, and iteration (spinning new boards)
Embedded software development (mainly in C)
Supporting productisation of ultrasonic sensor systems
Basic programming and microcontroller work (e.g., ESP32)
Ideally, contributing FPGA experience (bonus, not essential)

Skills Required:

Strong electronics background
Experience with embedded software (C, ideally for ESP32 or similar)
Comfortable working independently and owning your domain
Bonus: FPGA experience

Salary & Benefits:

Up to £45,000 per year
Hybrid & highly flexible working (family-friendly, commitment-friendly)
Relaxed and supportive culture
Clear path for progression as we grow the electronics team

This is a rare chance to help shape a company’s electronics capability in its early growth stage, while enjoying the flexibility and culture of a close-knit team.

Embedded Software Engineer

July 8, 2025/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer – Birmingham | Hybrid WFH (1-2 Days Office Per Week)

KO2 is working with a leading technology company in Birmingham that’s seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer to join their expanding development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems for next-generation products, while also supporting and enhancing existing solutions.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, with 1 or 2 days a week in the Birmingham office ideally.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize embedded software in C/C++, with a focus on STM32 firmware.
Work with GSM/GPRS communication protocols to enhance connectivity features.
Lead the transition to a new operating system for upcoming products.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to design robust embedded solutions.
Perform thorough testing and debugging to ensure high reliability.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in an embedded software development role.
Strong C/C++ programming skills for low-level development.
Proven experience with STM32 microcontrollers.
Solid understanding of RTOS and hands-on experience in OS transitions.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with CAN bus protocols.
Familiarity with GSM/GPRS communication protocols.
Knowledge of MISRA C coding standards.
Exposure to MQTT and other IoT communication protocols.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced products in a company that’s driving innovation in its sector. You’ll be working in a collaborative environment where your input will shape future technologies.

If you’re an Embedded Engineer with strong skills in C, STM32, and RTOS—and you’re excited about working on next-gen embedded systems—apply today and take the next step in your career.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Head of Engineering Services

July 3, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Head of Engineering Services

Location: York (Hybrid working – minimum 3 days on-site)
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent

Lead Innovation in Rail Software Engineering

KO2’s client, a leading provider of high-integrity embedded software solutions, is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join as Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety, performance, and innovation.

If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in a dynamic and forward-thinking business.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to clients in the rail and high-integrity software industries.
Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, quality management, and operational efficiency.
Mentor and coordinate expert engineers across multiple teams and projects.

Project Management

Lead key technical software projects with hands-on oversight and end-to-end accountability.
Plan and manage resources, schedules, and delivery timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Client Engagement & Business Development

Develop strong client relationships to understand project needs and deliver to high standards.
Work with the sales team to scope and quote for new projects, contributing to business growth.
Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through clear communication and effective project execution.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring regular presence in the York office. Remote-only working is not suitable.

About You

Essential:

Proven experience managing complex software engineering projects.
Strong grasp of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches).
Technical background in software engineering or embedded systems.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.

Desirable:

Experience in safety-critical or high-integrity software environments (e.g. EN 50128 or equivalent standards).
Background in embedded software verification, performance analysis, or real-time systems.
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.

Why Join KO2’s Client

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering culture that values innovation, personal growth, and meaningful contribution. The business offers:

Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in York
33 days of flexible annual leave (including bank holidays)
Private pension scheme
Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
Perkbox membership
Team away days and regular socials
Free drinks, fruit, and on-site cycle/car parking
Relocation support if moving to York

About the Company

KO2’s client is a specialist in high-integrity software development, supporting the rail sector with advanced verification, validation, and timing analysis tools. Their work directly contributes to safety, reliability, and innovation across next-generation rail systems.

Senior Network Engineer

July 3, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Senior Network Engineer

Worsley

£50,000 + Bonus (up to 15%) + Excellent Benefits

KO2’s client are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to join a fast-growing company based in Worsley, leading the charge in IoT-connected technology across Europe.

With 6,000–7,000 live devices operating across the continent and a complex LAN infrastructure connecting them all, this is a high-visibility, mission-critical role at the heart of the business. You’ll be working with a massive, high-availability network, bigger than most organisations of this size, with traffic across multiple APIs, customer endpoints, and network environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Taking the lead on network performance, reliability, and futureproofing a large IoT environment.
Supporting and maintaining 18+ Layer 3 switches across on-site and data centre locations.
Managing and optimising LAN/WAN and NOC infrastructure with a particular focus on upload scheduling and time-sensitive data traffic.
Planning the transition to a hybrid cloud model—currently in testing—migrating from local data centres to cloud without compromising network security or device uptime.
Owning all things network: Disaster Recovery, Data Protection, Security Policies, and compliance.
Looking at ways to reduce costs and improve service performance, e.g., line procurement and provider negotiation.
Supporting colleagues with Active Directory, Intune device management, and contributing to documentation, IT security, and general infrastructure support in a tight-knit team.

What KO2’s client are Looking For:

Deep expertise in networking in complex, high-traffic environments, ideally in IoT or electronics-heavy organisations.
Strong background in datacentre environments, ideally with experience in large ISPs or similar.
Hands-on experience managing and optimising LAN/WAN networks and Layer 3 switching.
Experience or strong interest in hybrid cloud transitions from legacy infrastructure.
Understanding of security and compliance, with a pragmatic approach to maintaining uptime and resilience.
Ability to work autonomously and own the entire networking estate.
Familiarity with supporting wider infrastructure tools and platforms such as Intune, AD, and endpoint management.

Package:

£55,000 – £60,000 salary
Bonus up to 15%
Private medical (with option to upgrade to family)
5% pension matched
Dental and optical cover

Why Join KO2’s client?

Take ownership of a large-scale, business-critical network
Be the go-to expert in a company where networking is both a priority and a challenge
Play a key role in shaping the future of the network as the business moves towards cloud
Enjoy a supportive team, where your expertise is highly valued and your impact is visible

This is a rare opportunity to own and evolve the networking backbone of a thriving IoT company. If you’re someone who thrives in complex environments, has a passion for network infrastructure, and wants to be part of shaping the next generation of a critical platform—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Electronic Engineer

June 24, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Engineer

Location: Skelmersdale

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an electronics engineer to join a successful and long-established business based onsite in Skelmersdale. This company is a recognised leader in its field, specialising in the design and development of complex safety equipment used across ruggedised and demanding industries. With a strong reputation built over decades, the business is still led by its founder who remains a hands-on electronics engineer, reflecting the company’s deep-rooted technical focus.

We are looking for an electronics engineer with proven experience in both analogue and digital electronics. You will be involved in the full design and development lifecycle, working with a variety of components and microcontrollers to produce high-quality and highly reliable equipment tailored to extreme environments.

The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, depending on experience. While this is a full-time onsite position, the business is open to considering candidates who are semi-retired or looking for reduced hours, as long as they bring valuable experience and a passion for engineering.

This is a rare chance to become part of a collaborative and technically driven team where your input will make a visible impact. As an electronics engineer in this environment, you will work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate about engineering excellence and innovation.

Whether you are an experienced electronics engineer looking for your next challenge, or someone seeking a meaningful role later in your career, we would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to work with a business that values hands-on expertise and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in safety-critical design.

Hardware Test Engineer

June 23, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Hardware Test Engineer
Manchester | Up to £45,000 | Hybrid WFH – 2 Days from Home a Week

KO2’s client, an industry leader in the design and development of cutting-edge automated electronic and software solutions, is looking to hire a Hardware Test Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of innovative products used across industrial, commercial, and high-tech sectors. You’ll be responsible for hands-on testing of bespoke hardware systems, ensuring high standards of reliability and performance before deployment.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and execute manual test procedures for hardware systems and components
Work closely with design and development teams to identify and resolve issues
Maintain test documentation and reports to support product validation
Support compliance and certification processes
Contribute to continuous improvements in test strategies and hardware verification

What You’ll Need:

Proven experience in manual testing of electronic hardware
Strong understanding of hardware debugging, fault-finding and validation
Ability to interpret schematics, technical drawings, and datasheets
Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Bonus Points For:

A broad understanding of electronics including the ability to read circuit diagrams.

Exposure to EMC, CE, or safety compliance testing
Experience with firmware or embedded level software testing.

What’s On Offer:

Salary up to £45,000
Flexible hybrid working – 3 days on-site in Manchester, 2 days from home
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, real-world technology
Friendly and supportive team environment
Career progression and training opportunities

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of electronics innovation. If you’re passionate about hardware and thrive on solving technical challenges, this is the role for you.

Apply today with an up to date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.