Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and forward-thinking engineering company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that make a real-world impact. You will be responsible for creating embedded systems from scratch, influencing design decisions, and working closely with the Technical Director. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about integrating the latest technologies into your designs, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company with over 30 years of industry experience and be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge solutions across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong C programming skills and experience with RTOS are essential.
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems from the ground up in a small team environment.
• Influence design decisions and manage the full development lifecycle.

Skills

C programming

RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

Microcontroller development (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic)

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, DALI)

Application-level development (C, C++, Python)

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Description

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000

Location: Wakefield

About the Role: We're working with an established and forward-thinking engineering company in South Leeds that's expanding its team with a new Embedded Software Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on with innovative projects that have real-world impact. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company partners with leading names across a variety of sectors, delivering cutting-edge solutions.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll enjoy a diverse workload, creating brand-new embedded systems from the ground up. You'll play a key role in the full development lifecycle and have the opportunity to directly influence design decisions while reporting to the Technical Director.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong C programming skills
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Microcontroller development (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic preferred)
• Familiarity with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, CAN, DALI
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Ideal Candidate:

This role is suited to an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a small team environment and enjoys taking ownership of projects. You'll be encouraged to stay current with the latest technologies and integrate them into new designs.

Desirable Experience:

• Wireless protocols: BLE, Thread, Zigbee
• Application-level development in C, C++ or Python
• Version control tools such as Git

Interested?

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

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