Embedded Systems Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading embedded systems recruitment firm is seeking two Embedded Systems Engineers to join a growing engineering team in Gateshead. This role offers involvement in exciting projects planned for 2026 and beyond, contributing across the full software development cycle. Candidates should have strong skills in C programming, FreeRTOS, and microprocessor programming, alongside knowledge of various communication protocols. Competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C programming.
• Familiar with FreeRTOS or similar operating systems.
• Good knowledge of GitLab and its flow.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software development cycle.
• Collaborate closely with electronics, mechanical, and test engineers.

Skills

C programming

FreeRTOS or similar

GitLab and GitLab flow

Programming microprocessors

Communication protocols (Modbus, TCP/IP, CAN, UART, SPI)

Job description

Embedded Systems Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

About the role: KO2 are exciting be working with an 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.

Core skills:

• 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.

Desirable skills:

• 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.