Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Location: Central Newcastle

KO2's client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in central Newcastle, working on a range of innovative “tech for good” products that positively impact millions of users worldwide.

This role is suited to an engineer with solid industry experience who is confident taking ownership of complex technical challenges and contributing at both a hands-on and architectural level. You will play a key role in the design, development, and optimisation of embedded systems across the full product lifecycle.

The Role

As a senior member of a small, high-performing team, you will be heavily involved in system design decisions, firmware architecture, and technical problem-solving. You'll work closely with hardware engineers and other stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable embedded solutions.

This is an opportunity to have real influence over product direction while remaining technically hands-on. You'll also provide guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers within the team.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

* Designing and developing embedded software in C/C++

* Defining firmware architecture and contributing to system-level design

* Working with a range of microcontrollers (ARM, NXP, PIC, or similar)

* Debugging complex hardware/software interactions

* Supporting integration, validation, and production activities

* Contributing to technical reviews and continuous improvement processes

Key Skills & Experience Required

* Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline

* Strong commercial experience in Embedded C/C++ development

* RTOS development

* Proven experience with microcontroller-based system design (ARM, NXP, PIC or similar)

* Understanding of communication protocols like SPI, UART, and I2C

* Confident debugging at both firmware and hardware interface levels

* Experience working across the full development lifecycle

* Ability to take technical ownership of projects and deliver to deadlines

Desirable Skills & Experience

* Experience with BLE or wireless communication protocols

* Exposure to electronics design and schematic review

* Proficiency with Git and GitHub Actions

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, engineering-led organisation where your expertise will directly influence innovative products that make a genuine difference.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions today