Job Description
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:
1. Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
2. Support schematic capture and PCB layout design
3. Develop, debug, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers (C/C++)
4. Perform debugging, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on both hardware and software
5. Co...