Job Title: Junior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Wigan
Salary: Up to £40,000
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
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.