Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Stourbridge 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) £65-80k per annum per annum Shape the Future of Mobility Technology KO2’s client are transforming how people move and are now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology powering our the systems and drives. Looking for a good all-rounder, ideally with both hardware and software development experience using C/C++. This is more than just a senior role, it’s your opportunity to lead from the front, influence product innovation, mentor a growing team, and establish yourself as the go-to technical expert within a multi-national organisation. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll sit at the heart of our engineering team, driving both hardware and firmware development: Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous) Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems Integrate key communication protocols including: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN USB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools, (Altium experience advantageous) Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++ Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms (STM32, GD32, etc) Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces Experience with version control systems such as Git Strong problem-solving and communication skills Nice to Have Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries Why Join 4-day working week - enjoy every Friday off £65-80k base salary Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business Work on products that directly improve quality of life Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment Apply Now If you’re a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. WKCL1_UKTJ