Junior Electronic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Junior Electronics Engineer to join their innovative team in Oldham. This role offers recent graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in developing advanced security technologies while working under the mentorship of experienced engineers. You will learn to design and test electronic systems, contributing to significant infrastructure projects globally in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and mentorship from senior engineers

Clear pathway for career progression

Supportive, family-oriented company culture

Contribute to security technologies with global impact

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics or related field required.
• Basic knowledge of circuit design and embedded software essential.
• Willingness to learn and work in both hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of electronic circuits and hardware.
• Support embedded software development for microcontrollers.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects with mechanical engineers.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuit design

Embedded C programming

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Position: Junior Electronics Engineer

Location: Oldham

KO2’s client is looking for a Junior Electronics Engineer to join their innovative and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their engineering career to gain hands-on experience developing advanced technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure around the world.

About the Company:

Our client is a trusted provider of state-of-the-art systems, offering specialist solutions to customers around the globe. With a turnover of £50 million and clients across high-risk sectors globally, the company combines a strong industry presence with a close-knit, family-style working environment. You’ll be part of a team where your contributions matter and career development is genuinely supported.

Your Role as a Junior Electronics Engineer:

You will be involved in both hardware and embedded software development, supporting the design and testing of integrated security systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, this role will help you build your skills and grow within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the design of analogue and digital electronic circuits
• Supporting embedded software development for microcontrollers
• Working on control systems for security solutions
• PCB design and layout
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers on multi-disciplinary projects

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of analogue/digital circuit design and embedded C programming
• Willingness to learn and contribute to both hardware and software development
• UK nationality (required for security clearance purposes)
• Enthusiasm for solving technical problems and working on innovative technology

What’s on Offer:

• Salary of £30,000
• Ongoing training and mentorship from senior engineers
• A clear pathway for career progression within a growing team
• A supportive, family-oriented company culture
• The chance to contribute to real-world security technologies with global impact

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be UK eligible for security clearance.