Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description Senior Embedded Software EngineerStourbridge| 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) | £65-80k per annum per annumShape the Future of Mobility TechnologyKO2'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 DoingYou'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 validationDevelop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systemsIntegrate key communication protocols including: SPI, I2C, UART, CANUSB, Ethernet, and wireless interfacesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineeringSupport prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readinessConduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issuesContribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practicesMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where requiredWhat You'll BringBachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldSignificant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems developmentStrong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuitsProficiency 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 equipmentUnderstanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfacesExperience with version control systems such as GitStrong problem-solving and communication skillsNice to HaveExperience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOSKnowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systemsExperience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellularExposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principlesExperience working in regulated or safety-critical industriesWhy Join4-day working week - enjoy every Friday off£65-80k base salaryGenuine autonomy to shape technology and product directionOpportunity to become a key technical authority within a global businessWork on products that directly improve quality of lifeCollaborative, forward-thinking engineering environmentApply NowIf you're a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

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