Principle Electronics Design Engineer - Berkshire - up to £85,000 + Benefits - REF 2003

I am currently recruiting for a Principle Electronics Design Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisaion based in Berkshire. Salary up to £85,000 + Benefits.

The organisation is very well regarded for their engineering excellence and having been established for over 70 years they have a fantastic heritage. They work on cutting edge projects that push the boundaries of technology, being able to deliver innovative solutions to industry problems and challenges many of their competitors are unable to solve. As a result they have some of the most highly capable engineers within their business.

To support the growth of the business and in line with current workload they have the need to appoint a Principle Electronics Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

In this role as a Principe Electronics Design Engineer, you will act as a technical authority on projects, taking them through from specification to delivery. Being a principle, you will be expected to constructively challenging others opinions, as well as reviewing your peers work to ensure that the best solution is always presented. You will be working primarily on digital and analogue electronics for various projects, with the majority being IOT focused.

Essential Requirements:

• At least 8 years’ experience as an Electronics Design Engineer or similar
• Digital
• Analogue
• EMC/EMI
• Experience with some of all of the following USB, Ethernet, HDMI, CAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (BLE), 4G, 5G, Zigbee, Z-Wave, LoRaWAN, and NFC

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with IOT devices
• Security Cleared (SC clearance)
• Customer facing experience
• CE certification
• FCC certification
• Experience with RED testing (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principle Electronics Design Engineer to work for a very interesting company that have great staff retention. The culture they’ve created is brilliant and they all work collaboratively towards the end goal for their customers. Working at this company will enable you to work on projects you typically wouldn’t get close to elsewhere.

This is an immediate requirement, so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch immediately with an up to date copy of your CV

Embedded Software Engineer Location: South Leeds Salary: Up to £55,000 The Opportunity An established and innovative engineering business in South Leeds is expanding its team and looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join them. With over 30 years of industry expertise, the company partners with leading organisations across multiple sectors, delivering cutting-edge electronic and embedded solutions that make a genuine real-world impact. What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing embedded systems from the ground up Writing robust, high-quality C code Working with RTOS environments Contributing to architecture and design decisions Collaborating closely with hardware and leadership teams Essential Skills & Experience Strong C programming skills Experience with RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr) Microcontroller development experience (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic preferred) Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, and DALI Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related disciplineDesirable Experience Wireless technologies (BLE, Thread, Zigbee) Application-level development in C, C++ or Python Version control (Git)About You You're an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys working in a smaller team where your contribution truly matters. You take ownership of projects, stay up to date with emerging technologies, and enjoy applying new ideas to practical engineering challenges. Interested? To learn more about this opportunity, contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion

Embedded Software Engineer - IoT

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE

KO2 specialises in the embedded and electronics design sector. If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please let us know - we offer a referral bonus for successful introductions.

KO2 is working with an innovative IoT company based in Leeds City Centre that is continuing to grow its engineering team. They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation connected products used in real-world applications.

This is a great opportunity to join a technically strong team, working on full product lifecycles in a fast-moving and collaborative environment.

The Role

As an Embedded Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for IoT devices. You’ll work closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++
Work with RTOS-based systems
Implement and support wireless communication protocols
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to production
Debug, test, and optimise embedded systems for performance and reliabilityEssential Skills & Experience

4+ years’ commercial experience in embedded software development
Strong experience with Embedded C/C++
Solid understanding of RTOS
Experience working with wireless communications (e.g. BLE, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, etc.)
Comfortable working on resource-constrained devicesDesirable Experience

Embedded Linux
Zigbee or other mesh networking protocols
IoT product development experienceWhat’s on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working (Leeds City Centre office)
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT products
Collaborative engineering culture with real technical ownershipIf you’re an Embedded Engineer looking for a new challenge in the IoT space and want to work on meaningful, connected technology, this could be a great fit

Embedded Software Engineer - IoT

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 DOE

KO2 specialises in the embedded and electronics design sector. If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please let us know - we offer a referral bonus for successful introductions.

KO2 is working with an innovative IoT company based in Leeds City Centre that is continuing to grow its engineering team. They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation connected products used in real-world applications.

This is a great opportunity to join a technically strong team, working on full product lifecycles in a fast-moving and collaborative environment.

The Role

As an Embedded Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for IoT devices. You’ll work closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++
• Work with RTOS-based systems
• Implement and support wireless communication protocols
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to production
• Debug, test, and optimise embedded systems for performance and reliability

Essential Skills & Experience

• 4+ years’ commercial experience in embedded software development
• Strong experience with Embedded C/C++
• Solid understanding of RTOS
• Experience working with wireless communications (e.g. BLE, Wi-Fi, Sub-GHz, etc.)
• Comfortable working on resource-constrained devices

Desirable Experience

• Embedded Linux
• Zigbee or other mesh networking protocols
• IoT product development experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working (Leeds City Centre office)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT products
• Collaborative engineering culture with real technical ownership

If you’re an Embedded Engineer looking for a new challenge in the IoT space and want to work on meaningful, connected technology, this could be a great fit.

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Leicestershire (hybrid 3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience)

We re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

• Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components.
• Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE).
• Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation.
• Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery.

About you:

• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus.
• Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32).
• Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Desirable skills:

• Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing.

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
If interested, please send over an updates CV.

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.

This is a primarily office based role offering a salary of up to £50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.

Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python

Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.

Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.

Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.

Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.

Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.

Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.

Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.

Knowledge of ARM architecture.

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

Experience with IoT hardware platforms.

Experience with OS kernel development.

Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).

Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

Competitive salary of up to £50,000

Primarily office-based role in Wigan

Supportive and innovative working environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

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Location: Wakefield
Salary: Up to 55,000

The Opportunity

An established and forward-thinking engineering company based in Wakefield is growing its development team and seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. With over 30 years of industry expertise, the business collaborates with leading organisations across a range of sectors, delivering innovative electronic and embedded solutions that create real-world impact.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, technically strong team where your ideas and input will directly influence product development.

The Role

You will play a key role in the full lifecycle of embedded system development, including:

• Designing and developing embedded systems from concept through to production
• Writing high-quality, maintainable C code
• Working within RTOS environments
• Contributing to system architecture and technical decision-making
• Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and senior leadership

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in C
• Experience working with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Microcontroller development experience (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic preferred)
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, and DALI
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

• Wireless technologies (BLE, Thread, Zigbee)
• Application-level development in C, C++ or Python
• Version control using Git

About You

You are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, smaller-team environment where your contribution genuinely matters. You take ownership of your work, stay current with emerging technologies, and enjoy applying innovative ideas to practical engineering challenges.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Position: Electronic Engineer
Location: Chesterfield

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Engineer to join an established and growing business based in Chesterfield. Our client designs, develops, and manufactures a range of electronic devices used across the UK and Europe.

This position is suited to an Electronic Engineer with a relevant degree qualification and demonstrable industry experience in a similar role. You will be involved in the full development of electronic products, working across electronics design including PCB design, mixed-signal circuits, embedded programming in C, and microcontroller-based systems.

You will work as part of a small, offering significant variety in your day-to-day responsibilities and the opportunity to work closely with a small design team. This role will suit someone with strong attention to detail who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, product development environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline
• Industry experience within an electronics design environment
• Strong understanding of communication protocols, including SPI, UART, and IC
• Proficient in PCB layout and schematic design using Altium Designer
• Embedded C programming
• Hands-on hardware-level experience with STM32 and ESP32 microcontrollers
• Experience with circuit prototyping, testing, and debugging
• Skilled in the use of test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, design for manufacture (DFM), and EMC compliance requirements

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical design experience, ideally using SolidWorks
• Design experience for injection moulding / vacuum forming
• Experience working with Zigbee RF modules
• Writing applications for Raspberry Pi using Python
• Design experience with high-power LED devices and constant current circuits

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and issues
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and proactive
• Logical yet creative mindset with a desire to innovate, learn, and develop
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

If you are keen to build your career within a new product development-focused business that is a leader in its industry, please contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for further details.

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We’re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you’re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV

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.

This is a primarily office based role offering a salary of up to 50,000, alongside ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software systems.
• Develop and maintain software using languages including C++ and Python
• Implement and manage IoT communication protocols such as Zigbee and MQTT.
• Work with platforms such as Raspberry Pi and similar embedded systems.
• Apply networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and utilise network monitoring tools.
• Work across operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows, with exposure to OS kernel development where applicable.
• Work on FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog and contribute to ARM-based platform development.
• Use development tools such as Visual Studio and Eclipse, and contribute to CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in software development across multiple programming languages.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems programming.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with IoT hardware platforms.
• Experience with OS kernel development.
• Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog).
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 50,000
• Primarily office-based role in Wigan
• Supportive and innovative working environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Opportunity to work on exciting and forward-thinking technology projects

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

An award-winning global technology provider is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to join their specialist team designing wireless-connected products for the IoT industry. This is a hands-on position, covering full lifecycle hardware development from concept to production, with a focus on high-quality, reliable solutions for integration into customer devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design projects, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and placement reviews.
• Create and review engineering and manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct product verification and validation, including functional and parametric testing.
• Support manufacturing and quality control activities.
• Provide consultancy services to review and enhance customer-supplied designs.
• Assist in regulatory compliance testing.

Skills & Experience

• PSU design (DC-DC and linear regulators) up to 10W.
• Strong interface knowledge: RS232, RS4xx, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB3, PCI-e.
• Radio technologies: Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, cellular modems (3/4/5G), etc.
• High-speed and high-frequency PCB layout techniques.
• Design for manufacture experience.
• Proficiency with lab equipment for design verification.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance (RED, EMC, etc.).

On offer is a salary up to 70k + benefits.

For more information, please apply now or contact Kirstin at Avanti Recruitment.