Senior Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD in Stourbridge seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead embedded development for motor-control oriented systems. The role involves designing analog/digital electronics, firmware in C/C++, and collaboration across hardware and software teams.

You’ll mentor juniors and influence product direction within a multinational environment. Qualifications include a degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering and strong skills in ARM Cortex-M, CAN,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development.
• Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous).
• Create schematics and PCB layouts, lead board bring-up and validation.
• Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems.
• Integrate SPI, I2C, UART, CAN protocols.
• Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

ARM Cortex-M

CAN bus

SPI

I2C

UART

Debugging tools

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

PCB design tools

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Stourbridge| 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) | £65-80k per annum per annum

Shape the Future of Mobility Technology

KO2's client are transforming how people move and are now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology powering our the systems and drives. Looking for a good all-rounder, ideally with both hardware and software development experience using C/C++.

This is more than just a senior role, it's your opportunity to lead from the front, influence product innovation, mentor a growing team, and establish yourself as the go-to technical expert within a multi-national organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous)
• Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation
• Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
• Integrate key communication protocols including: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
• USB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering
• Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development
• Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools, (Altium experience advantageous)
• Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms (STM32, GD32, etc)
• Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment
• Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS
• Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems
• Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles
• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries

Why Join

• 4-day working week - enjoy every Friday off
• £65-80k base salary
• Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction
• Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business
• Work on products that directly improve quality of life
• Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment

If you're a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you