KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD

Job Title: Embedded Engineer Location: Wigan Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to join their growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative, technology-driven environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge embedded and IoT solutions click apply for full job details

Software Engineer (C# Desktop Applications) Location: York Salary: Up to £45,000 An award-winning technology company based in York is seeking a C# Software Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys owning desktop applications end-to-end and working on software that directly interfaces with real-world hardware and data click apply for full job details

Role: Electronics Software Engineer Location: Oldham Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits Are you an Electronics Engineer with a passion for innovation and embedded systems? KO2's client - a global leader in advanced security and defence technologies - is expanding their team and looking for a talented engineer to help design and deliver world-class protection systems used in some of the most high-security environments on the planet. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that combine electronics, embedded software, and mechanical design to defend against modern threats such as drones, blasts, and ballistic attacks. About the Company Our client is a leading name in the high-security systems industry, with a turnover of over £50 million and a reputation for excellence in drone defence, blast mitigation, and perimeter protection. Despite their global reach, they maintain a family-oriented culture where every team member is valued and supported. You'll join a close-knit engineering team where collaboration and innovation go hand-in-hand, and where personal growth is genuinely encouraged. The Role As an Electronics Engineer, you'll work across both hardware and embedded software, contributing to the design, test, and integration of mission-critical security systems. You'll collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to deliver robust, field-proven solutions designed for some of the toughest conditions imaginable. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits. Develop embedded software, splitting time between hardware and firmware design. Manage and program microelectronics for I/O control and system integration. Participate in high-security system testing, including blast and ballistic validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complete, integrated security solutions. Support the ongoing growth and mentoring within the electronics engineering team. What You'll Bring Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design. Proven embedded software development skills (C/C++ preferred). Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and system integration. A British passport (required for security clearance). Passion for working on low-volume, high-performance systems where innovation and reliability are key.

Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer - Wigan - Up to 40,000 KO2 is partnering with a leading electronics company in Wigan, known for developing innovative products across multiple industries. With new projects underway, they're expanding their R&D team and seeking an Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer. The Role: Work across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, in a hands-on, collaborative environment. You'll design circuits, develop embedded software (C/C++), support PCB design, and solve technical challenges alongside experienced engineers. What You'll Bring: Degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or similar 2+ years' industry experience Strong circuit design knowledge PCB design and lab equipment experience Embedded C/C++ programming skills Bonus Skills: RTOS, comms protocols, Git, EMC, and product development experience. Why Apply? Diverse projects across sectors Grow both hardware & software expertise Supportive team with mentorship and career growth Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Role : Compliance Manager Location : Wigan (5 days onsite) Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Private Healthcare KO2 is working with one of its clients, a global engineering business that designs and develops access control systems used in the retail banking sector, alongside high-security safes and vaults for private banks throughout the world click apply for full job details

Role : Embedded Systems Engineer Location : Gateshead Salary: Up to 55,000 + Benefits KO2 are exciting be working with a industry leading business in Newcastle who are growing their engineering team and seeking 2 embedded systems engineers to join them. These roles are down to business growth and there is an exciting roadmap of new projects planned for 2026 and beyond. The successful embedded engineers will be joining a multidiscipline engineering team and be expected to contribute across the full software development cycle whilst working closely with electronics, mechanical and test engineers. Your core skill set will include solid industry experience with most of the below: C programming User of the FreeRTOS or similar. Good knowledge of GitLab and GitLab flow. Experience of programming microprocessors - Ideally Texas Instruments Knowledge of the communication protocols, like Modbus, TCP/IP, CAN, UART and SPI Whilst any experience of the below is desirable: Experience in designing and debugging of electronic circuits using schematics capture tools and oscilloscope Understanding of the system control principles, software implementation of the PI regulators, use of PWM, dead time generation. Working with low voltage systems, up to 1000 Vac or 1500 Vdc. If you are an experienced embedded engineer in the Newcastle area or willing to move to the area apply today with an up-to-date CV and a member of the KO2 teams will be in touch to progress your application.

Embedded Software Engineer Newcastle upon Tyne 45,000 - 60,000 + Benefits KO2 are proud to be partnering with an innovative client in Newcastle upon Tyne, as they continue to expand their engineering team through 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on the development of cutting-edge products across multiple industries. The Role As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll be developing high-performance embedded software that controls, powers, and monitors advanced electronic devices. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll design, implement, and test embedded solutions that drive next-generation technology. You'll work primarily in Embedded C or Modern C++, with flexibility to use the language that best suits your expertise and the project needs. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software for real-time systems (RTOS, Bare Metal, or Linux). Design, code, test, and debug software in Embedded C or Modern C++. Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration. Contribute to projects that push the boundaries of embedded innovation. Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement of software development processes. Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Embedded Software Engineer. Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time programming. Proficient in Embedded C and/or Modern C++. Knowledge of serial communication protocols such as SPI, UART, CAN, I C, RS232, etc. Experience with Embedded Linux or hardware design is advantageous. Why Apply? Join a forward-thinking company that's driving real innovation and investing heavily in its engineering team. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, work on exciting new products, and grow your skills in a supportive, technically excellent environment. To apply for learn more, contact Laurence or Andrew at KO2 today.

Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer Chester (Hybrid and flexible working available) Salary up to 60,000 KO2 is working with a technology-led client in the Chester area who are looking to hire an Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer with strong modern C++ experience. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys digging into complex systems, improving software quality, and building long-term reliability into embedded and desktop products. You'll play a key role in improving stability, observability, and automation across a mixed embedded Linux and desktop environment. About the Role You'll focus on improving reliability across embedded firmware and desktop applications, working closely with software, hardware, and test teams. Key responsibilities include: Investigating and resolving complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems Implementing fixes alongside systemic quality and reliability improvements Developing and maintaining automated test, diagnostic, and release validation tools using Python and Bash Enhancing CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot / make) and desktop applications (CMake / Qt) Integrating static analysis, quality gates, and release validation Defining, monitoring, and improving key reliability metrics (crash frequency, memory stability, startup success) Improving diagnostic visibility through structured logging, crash capture, and telemetry (MQTT) What We're Looking For Proficiency in modern C++ (C+ or newer ideally) Experience developing across embedded Linux and cross-platform desktop systems Scripting skills in Python and Bash Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, etc.) Solid understanding of Embedded Linux, particularly Buildroot Confident debugging across firmware, OS, and application layers Familiarity with Docker for embedded builds and containerised testing Experience with Qt and GUI development on Windows and Linux Knowledge of MQTT and distributed messaging systems What's On Offer Competitive salary based on experience up to 60,000 Strong benefits package Hybrid and flexible working options Technically challenging role with real ownership and impact Collaborative, engineering-focused culture Clear progression and opportunity to influence system quality at scale If you're an Embedded Systems Engineer with a passion for reliability, quality, and complex systems, this is a standout opportunity with a growing Chester-based tech business. Apply today with an up to date CV.