Overview
KO2’s client, a well-established and highly respected design consultancy based in Kettering, is seeking a principal embedded systems engineer to join their close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. This is a rare opportunity to work in an employee-owned trust (EOT) business, offering long-term stability, variety, and a genuine say in how the company is run.
Location: Kettering (Flexible Hybrid WFH)
Responsibilities
* Balance hands-on development with technical leadership, project oversight, and direct client interaction.
* Work on projects that span bare-metal C on STM32 MCUs, Linux-based embedded applications, Raspberry Pi projects, PCB bring-up, and system integration.
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams while still contributing hands-on coding, hardware debugging, and solving real-world engineering challenges.
What you’ll bring (Qualifications)
* Proven experience in embedded systems design and development.
* Strong C/C++ skills for microcontrollers, with the ability to work at a low level.
* Ability to bridge hardware and software, collaborating effectively with electronics engineers.
* Confidence in leading projects and mentoring others, without losing hands-on edge.
* Flexible, adaptable approach to work—happy to pick up new tools, technologies, and problem domains.
Benefits
* Salary range: £65,000 – £75,000 (lower for those developing into the role).
* £3,600 per year tax-free bonus through the Employee Ownership Trust.
* Hybrid working – typically 2 days per week on-site in Kettering (more initially while learning the ropes).
* Exposure to a wide variety of embedded systems projects – no two are the same.
* A small, collaborative, and flexible team environment.
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