Firmware & Electronics Test Engineer
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £45,000
About the Company
KO2's client is a small but rapidly growing technology business based in Edinburgh, specialising in the design and development of innovative electronic devices for the IoT industry. With a strong pipeline of new products and increasing demand, they are expanding their engineering team and looking for a talented Firmware & Electronics Test Engineer to support their next phase of growth.
The Role
This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and quality of cutting-edge IoT devices. You'll work closely with firmware, hardware, and product teams to develop and execute robust test strategies across the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement test plans for embedded firmware and electronic hardware
* Design automated and manual test systems for IoT devices
* Perform functional, regression, and system-level testing
* Debug and diagnose faults across firmware and hardware interfaces
* Collaborate with design engineers to improve testability and product quality
* Document test procedures, results, and validation reports
* Support continuous integration and automated testing environments
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience testing embedded systems (firmware + electronics)
* Strong understanding of microcontrollers and embedded C/C++
* Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.)
* Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting (Python or similar)
* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Desirable Skills
* Experience with wireless connected devices
* Understanding of hardware design principles
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative company
* Work on cutting-edge products from concept to production
* Collaborative and agile engineering environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Real scope for career progression as the company scales
Apply Now or contact KO2 Recruitment for more information.
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