Embedded Engineer

KO2 is working with an exciting startup based in Manchester, who are now on the lookout for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business at a pivotal moment in its growth, working on prototype hardware products that have the potential to make a real impact in their industry.

This is a chance to join a startup at a pivotal stage of growth, working on technology that could genuinely make a difference. If you're driven by innovation, enjoy working hands‑on across software and hardware, and want to make a tangible impact — this is the role for you.

• Develop and maintain STM
  32-based control software and firmware drivers
• System integration and integration testing to ensure interoperability between STM
  32-based hardware and control software
• Develop and maintain a secondary software module based on ESP
  32 running FreeRTOS
• Electronics fault‑finding on the existing STM
  32-based electronics platform, including oscilloscope‑based debugging and analysis
• Carry out minor updates to the existing electronics platform as identified during fault‑finding
• Limited PCB design work, including schematic and layout modifications as required
• Conduct unit testing, participate in code reviews, and support the software validation process
• Adhere to the company's software development lifecycle processes
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to create and build prototype products

• Strong experience developing embedded software using C and C++
• Familiarity with STM
  32 and ESP
  32 microprocessors
• Experience with FreeRTOS
• Familiarity with schematic design and PCB layout software (e.g. Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
• Experience with electronics fault‑finding on multi‑board controller systems, including use of oscilloscopes and other test equipment
• Hands‑on experience performing PCB schematic modifications, updates, and fixes