Electronics Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security technology firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Electronics Software Engineer. The successful candidate will design and develop electronic circuits and embedded software to enhance security technologies. This is an innovative role offering the chance to work on high-performance systems within a collaborative engineering team. A British passport is required for security clearance, emphasizing the need for reliability and innovation in a global context.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
• Proven embedded software development skills in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and system integration.
• A British passport is required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Develop embedded software, balancing time between hardware and firmware.
• Manage and program microelectronics for I/O control and integration.
• Participate in high-security system testing for blast and ballistic validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated security solutions.
• Mentor and support growth within the electronics engineering team.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

Digital circuit design

Embedded software development (C/C++)

Microcontroller experience

Job description

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.