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Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

KO2’s client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Newcastle. This is a key hire within the business, offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging projects that combine software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

The core requirement is strong embedded software expertise – everything else is a bonus. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working across disciplines, this role will give you exactly that.

The Role:

Developing and maintaining embedded software solutions for complex engineering systems
Collaborating with electronics and mechanical teams on cross-disciplinary projects
Tackling varied technical challenges across firmware, C/C++, C#, and Python (all nice-to-haves, but not essential)
Involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design through to deployment

About You:

Strong experience with embedded software development is essential
Comfortable working close to hardware and within cross-functional teams
Any additional skills in modern C++, C#, Python, RTOS, or firmware are highly desirable but not required

What’s on Offer:

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
Flexible working: 3 days onsite in Newcastle, 2 days working from home
A role with huge variety – no two projects are the same
The chance to play a pivotal part in shaping software direction for a growing team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer who wants to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

If you’re an experienced engineer with a passion for embedded software, we’d love to hear from you.

Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid – primarily on-site)
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 (DOE)

We are working with a key electronics client that is pioneering a brand-new generation of AC drive technology – the matrix converter. This is a direct AC-to-AC conversion system that’s about to disrupt the industrial drives market.

Our client has been a trusted name in DC drives for over 35 years, but over the past decade they’ve invested heavily in R&D to bring this cutting-edge technology to life. They are now moving from their first production-ready model to a full range of high-power units from 22 kW up to 200 kW, and they need an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to help make it happen.

The Role:
You’ll be a lead power electronics engineer on the higher-power frames (90 kW and 200 kW). You’ll work on translating advanced R&D into robust, compliant, manufacturable products. This a perfect fit for someone who thrives on practical electronics engineering and real-world problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design of high-power AC converters, with a focus on practical power electronics product development.
Turn research into production-ready industrial drives that meet market demands.
Apply industry experience in electronics to solve challenges such as EMC compliance, thermal management, and design-for-manufacture.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product introduction.
Contribute to the development of the next generation of high-power models.

About You:

5+ years’ industry experience in power electronics product development — this is not a graduate or postdoc role.
Experience with high-power electronics such as drives, inverters, DC/DC, AC/DC or AC/AC converters.
Strong skills in design for manufacture, EMC compliance, and practical engineering for industrial environments.
Able to work primarily on-site with high-power equipment, with some hybrid flexibility.

Why Apply?

Salary range £50k-£75k, depending on experience.
Work on cutting-edge power electronics that will change the industrial drives market.
Join a business where you’ll have ownership, influence, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

If you’re an experienced Power Electronics Engineer who wants to take breakthrough technology from the lab into real-world industrial use, please get in touch.

Principal Embedded Systems Engineer

August 12, 2025/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Principal Embedded Systems Engineer

Location: Kettering (Flexible Hybrid WFH)
Package: £65,000 – £75,000 + £3,600 Tax-Free Bonus (EOT)

KO2’s client, a well-established and highly respected design consultancy based in Kettering, is seeking a principal embedded systems engineer to join their close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. This is a rare opportunity to work in an employee-owned trust (EOT) business, offering long-term stability, variety, and a genuine say in how the company is run.

The company’s projects span a huge range of industries, from specialist electronics to complex, full-system solutions. You’ll be part of an 8-person core engineering team, collaborating across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical disciplines. As principal embedded systems engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role—balancing hands-on development with technical leadership, project oversight, and direct client interaction.

You’ll work on everything from bare-metal C on STM32 MCUs, through to Linux-based embedded applications, Raspberry Pi projects, PCB bring-up, and system integration. The right person will have the gravitas to lead multi-disciplinary teams, while still rolling up their sleeves to write code, debug hardware, and solve real-world engineering challenges.

Why join?

£65,000 – £75,000 salary for the ideal hire (lower for those developing into the role)
£3,600 per year tax-free bonus through the Employee Ownership Trust
Hybrid working – typically 2 days per week on-site in Kettering (more initially while learning the ropes)
Exposure to a wide variety of embedded systems projects – no two are the same
A small, collaborative, and flexible team environment

What you’ll bring:

Proven experience in embedded systems design and development
Strong C/C++ skills for microcontrollers, with the ability to work at low level
Ability to bridge hardware and software, collaborating effectively with electronics engineers
Confidence in leading projects and mentoring others, without losing your hands-on edge
Flexible, adaptable approach to work—happy to pick up new tools, technologies, and problem domains

This is the perfect role for a seasoned principal embedded systems engineer who thrives on variety, values teamwork, and enjoys both the leadership and technical sides of product development.

If you’re ready to join a stable, employee-owned business and help shape its future, apply today to KO2’s client for this exciting principal embedded systems engineer position

Technical Program Manager

August 11, 2025/in South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Technical Program Manager
Location: Letchworth Garden City (Hybrid Work from Home Available)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + benefits

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to oversee and drive the successful delivery of complex engineering programs, working closely with electronics and embedded software teams. This role will see you managing multiple interlinked projects, ensuring alignment across disciplines and delivering innovative solutions from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multi-project engineering programs from inception to completion
Work closely with electronics, embedded software, and mechanical engineering teams
Develop and manage integrated program schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Drive program governance, risk management, and milestone tracking
Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Provide clear reporting to stakeholders on progress, challenges, and mitigation plans

About You

Degree or equivalent in engineering (electronics, electrical, embedded systems, or related field)
Proven experience managing complex technical programs in a product development environment
Strong understanding of electronics and embedded software development lifecycles
Exceptional organisational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Why Join Our Client?

Competitive salary up to £75,000
Hybrid working – flexibility to work from home part of the week
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, industry-leading technology
Collaborative and innovative culture

Apply now to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with your up to date CV.

Electronics Technician

August 8, 2025/in Scotland Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Job Title: Electronics Technician

Location: Aberdeen (Relocation package available)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)

About the Company

This is your chance to join a small but highly innovative company at the cutting edge of oil and gas technology. Backed by major industry players including ConocoPhillips, Weatherford, and Scottish Enterprise, they design and build world-class systems for acoustic data transmission through metal structures. The technology delivers the best noise resilience-to-speed ratio on the market, enabling real-time data transfer from deep oil wells to the surface — even in the harshest offshore environments.

The Role

We are looking for a permanent Electronics Technician to work hands-on in our Aberdeen laboratory. This role involves assembling, testing, and maintaining high-performance tools that measure pressure, temperature, and acoustic signals inside oil wells. These tools send real-time data through metal tubing to the surface only.

Whether you are an experienced electronics technician looking for an exciting new challenge, or a practically minded individual eager to start your career in electronics, this is an opportunity to work with technology few others in the world have access to.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, calibrate, and test advanced downhole electronics systems
Support product development and troubleshooting in the lab
Ensure quality control of electronic components and assemblies
Work closely with engineers to improve designs and performance
Take ownership of lab processes and equipment upkeep

What KO2’s client are looking for

Either proven experience as an electronics technician OR a strong practical background with a passion for learning electronics
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
Interest in oil and gas technology or challenging engineering environments

What’s in It for You

Competitive salary (£35,000 – £45,000)
Relocation package for candidates moving to Aberdeen
Chance to work on industry-leading acoustic transmission systems
Supportive small-team environment with big-company backing
Career development and training in advanced electronics and oilfield technology

If you’re ready to take ownership of your work, enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, and want to be part of a company pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, KO2 would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become the Electronics Technician who is helping shape the future of downhole communications.

Embedded Systems Engineer

August 5, 2025/in South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Systems Engineer – Sport Tech Scale-Up (Vauxhall, London | £40,000–£55,000)
Hybrid: 3 days in-office (inc. Thursdays), 2 days remote | 1 month/year working from the Austrian Alps

Are you passionate about sports, electronics, and cutting-edge embedded systems? Fancy spending a month every year working from the Austrian Alps—testing world-class ski tech on real snow?

KO2’s client are a rapidly scaling sport tech company based in Vauxhall, London, building the future of ski coaching. The compabies flagship product is a wearable sensor system combined with a novel mobile app that delivers real-time coaching to skiers using precision embedded systems and smart motion analysis. It’s been a hit—and we’re growing fast.

They are now looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who’s excited to design and build the next generation of our hardware. If you live and breathe electronics, ski (or want to learn), and love getting stuck into both firmware and hardware—this could be your dream role.

What you’ll be doing:

Designing and prototyping custom electronics hardware (including PCB layout)
Writing embedded firmware in C for Nordic NRF52 series MCUs
Integrating MEMS sensors and Bluetooth connectivity into wearables
Collaborating with a small, talented hardware team (London and remote)
Supporting R&D for next-gen embedded systems platform
Spending 1 month/year working from our Austrian office in a top-tier ski resort—gear up, it’s all on us!

About you:

3–5 years of experience in embedded systems and electronics design
Strong hands-on experience with PCB design and prototyping
Comfortable with embedded C development, ideally on Nordic platforms
Bonus: experience with MEMS sensors, Bluetooth, or ski gear!
You enjoy working in small teams, wearing multiple hats, and seeing your product used on the slopes

Why join us?

Work on a genuinely novel product used by thousands of passionate skiers
Base yourself in London (Vauxhall) with hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office incl. Thursdays)
Be part of a fast-growing team (50+ people), but small and tight-knit hardware crew
Free accommodation and ski access in Austria for a month every year
Influence both the design and direction of the product and company
Salary of £40,000–£55,000, depending on experience

If you’re a skier, a snowboarder, or just a sports-mad embedded engineer tired of the same old roles—this could be the career move that finally combines your passion and your work.

Apply now to join the team bringing world-class embedded systems and electronics to the slopes.

Electronics Software Engineer

July 24, 2025/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Electronics Software Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

KO2’s client, a leading innovator in sensor and monitoring technology, is looking for an Electronics Software Engineer to join their Birmingham-based team. This is a unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge electronics software and deliver smart, embedded Industry 4.0 solutions.

The successful candidate will work on next-gen instrumentation, combining electronics design and embedded software development. You’ll contribute to schematics, PCB layouts, prototyping, and robust embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers, all while ensuring EMC compliance and ISO standards.

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in electronics, embedded systems, and electronics software testing. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to meaningful advancements in efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug embedded software for microcontroller-based systems (e.g. STM32).
Collaborate on schematic design and PCB development to support embedded firmware functionality.
Develop and maintain firmware using C/C++ with version control systems such as Git/GitHub.
Participate in board bring-up, prototyping, and system integration testing.
Ensure embedded systems meet functional safety, EMC, and ISO standards.
Support continuous improvement through code reviews, technical discussions, and documentation.

If you have a passion for embedded software, digital electronics, and want to push the boundaries of electronics software, KO2’s client wants to hear from you.

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

Embedded Machine Vision Engineer

July 22, 2025/in Scotland Permanent /by Chris Oddy

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 Electronic Engineer

July 22, 2025/in Scotland Permanent /by Chris Oddy

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.

Embedded Software Engineer

July 21, 2025/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: Up to £50,000
Location: North of York + Hybrid (Flexible Work from Home)

Our client, a highly respected and award-winning company, is growing their engineering team and seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer. Based just North of York with flexible hybrid working options, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

The Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to testing and manufacture. Working as part of a small, highly skilled team, you’ll take full ownership of embedded software development for innovative, bespoke control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop embedded software for new and existing products
Work on complete project lifecycles, from architecture through to deployment
Collaborate with engineers across hardware and software disciplines
Provide customer support and maintain technical documentation

Skills & Experience:

Strong experience with Embedded C programming
Proficient in bare-metal development
Familiarity with communication protocols: SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485, CAN
Experience working with PIC Microchip microcontrollers (highly desirable)
Background in successful project delivery within an engineering setting

Desirable (but not essential):

Electronics design experience
Exposure to data acquisition systems

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, agile company where your work will have a direct impact. If you enjoy variety, technical challenges, and working in a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply
Send your updated CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions to be considered for this opportunity.