Firmware & Electronic Test Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Automation of Tests
C++
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
Embedded C
Firmware
Hardware Design
Hardware Interface Design
Python
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
System-level Testing

Job description

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., * 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & conditions

  • 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

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.

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