Junior Electronic and Embedded Engineer
20 hours ago
Wigan
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.