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Embedded Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTDManchester Science Park, Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As an Embedded Engineer with KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions, you'll have the chance to shape innovative prototype hardware with significant industry impact, enjoying a hybrid work model and a competitive salary of up to £50,000. This role is perfect for driven individuals passionate about hands-on development across software and hardware, eager to contribute to a dynamic startup's pivotal growth phase. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team and make a tangible difference!

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer
Manchester

Salary up to £50,000 DOE

KO2 is working with an exciting medtech 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 medical devices that have the potential to make a real impact in the medical technology landscape.

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain STM32-based control software and firmware drivers
  • System integration and integration testing to ensure interoperability between STM32-based hardware and control software
  • Develop and maintain a secondary software module based on ESP32 running FreeRTOS
  • Electronics fault-finding on the existing STM32-based electronics platform
  • Carry out minor updates to the existing electronics platform as identified during fault-finding
  • 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 medical devices

What You'll Need

  • Strong experience developing embedded software using C and C++
  • Familiarity with STM32 and ESP32 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
  • Hands-on experience performing PCB schematic modifications, updates, and fixes
  • Strong written communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Previous experience on medical device projects
  • A relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or Software Engineering
  • Experience working within a QMS environment, and/or exposure to regulatory standards such as ISO 62304 and ISO 60601

For more information or to apply, get in touch with KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.


Skills

C++

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