Junior Electronics And Embedded Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wigan is seeking a Junior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to join an expanding R&D team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop electronics and embedded software skills in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include supporting the design, testing, and development of electronic systems, as well as programming microcontrollers. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics Engineering or Embedded Systems and some industry experience. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Mentorship and ongoing development

Involvement in varied projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in an electronics or embedded engineering role.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Practical experience programming microcontrollers in C or C++.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems.
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout design.
• Develop, debug, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Embedded systems

C programming

C++ programming

PCB design

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Lab equipment usage

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Embedded Systems

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Junior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £40,000

KO2 is working on behalf of a long-standing client in the Wigan area, a specialist in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products for a range of industries. Due to continued growth and the successful delivery of multiple new projects, they are now looking to add a Junior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to their expanding R&D team.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer (1-3 years\' experience) to develop both electronics and embedded software skills in a hands-on, small team collaborative environment. You\'ll work across the full product development lifecycle—from concept through to production—alongside a team of experienced engineers developing innovative and reliable electronic and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout design
• Develop, debug, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers (C/C++)
• Perform debugging, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on both hardware and software
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and technical reports

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in an electronics or embedded engineering role
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)
• Practical experience programming microcontrollers in C or C++

Desirable (but not essential)

• Knowledge of embedded software development environments, version control (e.g., Git), and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, SWD)
• Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal embedded programming
• Understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
• Exposure to EMC compliance, design for manufacture, or design for test
• Previous involvement in taking products from concept to production

What\'s on Offer

• Mentorship and ongoing development in both electronics and embedded software
• Involvement in varied projects across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to build skills across hardware and software in a supportive team environment
• This role is ideal for someone early in their electronics career who also wants to grow their embedded software expertise while contributing to real-world product development.

How to Apply

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions