Embedded Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Wakefield, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 55K

Job location

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Communications Protocols
Computer Programming
Embedded Software
FreeRTOS
Real-Time Operating Systems
Systems Architecture
PIC Microcontroller
Information Technology

Job description

An established and forward-thinking engineering company based in Wakefield is growing its development team and seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. With over 30 years of industry expertise, the business collaborates with leading organisations across a range of sectors, delivering innovative electronic and embedded solutions that create real-world impact.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, technically strong team where your ideas and input will directly influence product development.

The Role

You will play a key role in the full lifecycle of embedded system development, including: * Designing and developing embedded systems from concept through to production * Writing high-quality, maintainable C code * Working within RTOS environments * Contributing to system architecture and technical decision-making * Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and senior leadership

Requirements

Strong programming skills in C * Experience working with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) * Microcontroller development experience (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic preferred) * Knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, and DALI * Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, You are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, smaller-team environment where your contribution genuinely matters. You take ownership of your work, stay current with emerging technologies, and enjoy applying innovative ideas to practical engineering challenges.

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