Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Description:

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