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