Job Title: Junior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £40,000

KO2 is working on behalf of a long-standing client in the Wigan area, a specialist in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products for a range of industries. Due to continued growth and the successful delivery of multiple new projects, they are now looking to add a Junior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to their expanding R&D team.

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer (1–3 years’ experience) to develop both electronics and embedded software skills in a hands-on, small team collaborative environment. You’ll work across the full product development lifecycle—from concept through to production—alongside a team of experienced engineers developing innovative and reliable electronic and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout design
• Develop, debug, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers (C/C++)
• Perform debugging, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on both hardware and software
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and technical reports

• Skills & Experience Required:

  • Degree in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline
  • 1 to 3 years of industry experience in an electronics or embedded engineering role
  • Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design
  • Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
  • Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)
  • Practical experience programming microcontrollers in C or C++

  
  

  Desirable (but not essential):

  • Knowledge of embedded software development environments, version control (e.g., Git), and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, SWD)
  • Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal embedded programming
  • Understanding of communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
  • Exposure to EMC compliance, design for manufacture, or design for test
  • Previous involvement in taking products from concept to production

  
  

  What’s on Offer:

  • Mentorship and ongoing development in both electronics and embedded software
  • Involvement in varied projects across multiple sectors
  • Opportunity to build skills across hardware and software in a supportive team environment

  
  

  This role is ideal for someone early in their electronics career who also wants to grow their embedded software expertise while contributing to real-world product development.

  
  

  Apply today with an up-to-date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.