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Join an innovative engineering company operating in the RF and electronics sector – Cambridge, Hybrid Working Model This growing engineering organisation is developing high-performance RF and electronic systems used across telecoms, defence and advanced communications. The team are now looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development and optimisation of embedded software for complex hardware platforms, from early concept through to volume production. You’ll work closely with FPGA, digital and systems engineers, helping to manage, control and calibrate advanced RF platforms built on modern SoC architectures. For this Embedded Software Engineer role, we are looking for someone with: • Strong experience developing bare-metal embedded software and bootloaders, • Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoCs, • Experience working closely with FPGA based embedded software, • Good knowledge of real-time embedded platforms, • Ability to define and document embedded software requirements What Next? If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge working on complex, real-world hardware systems, then please apply today to learn more! For more information on this role, or any other jobs across Embedded, Firmware, C/C++ Programming, FPGA or Electronics, please contact me, Callum Allen, today.

Senior Electronics Engineer | £75-90k | South Cambridge A UK leader in highly specialised electronics design is looking for someone to be the electronics authority for their design team. They are on the cusp of signing some significant projects, and need a dedicated electronics engineer to work with their firmware & mechanical engineers. This could be an amazing opportunity for you to make a critical impact in an elite team of driven & friendly engineers who have already managed to design a long list of award winning & life saving products. The company prides itself on how they treat their engineers who go on to design industry-leading products. Responsibilities as a Senior Electronics Engineer: • Be responsible for the design and development of robust and innovative products for the healthcare and medical industries, • Provide advanced, state of the art technical input to projects, • Positively interact with clients & stakeholders Requirements for a Senior Electronics Engineer: • Extensive experience with hands on design & implementation, • Deep technical experience in one or more areas, with a broad understanding of engineering, • Strong understanding of DFM & experience with strict design regulations Bonus skills for a Senior Electronics Engineer: • FPGA hardware design experience including VHDL/Verilog programming, • Low power wireless systems experience Benefits as a Senior Electronics Engineer • Employee owned company means you get more of a say in the running of the company, and access to profit related bonuses ~£3-4k p/a), • 9% non-contributory employer pension, • Holiday buy & sell-back Apply now to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve people's lives! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Senior Electronics Engineer Salary: Up to £80,000 Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 1 day per week from home) KO2’s client is a highly respected, product-led company at the forefront of regulated technology development. They’re looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team working on complex, high-impact products. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience across analogue and digital electronics, multilayer PCB design, firmware and an interest in FPGA development. You’ll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, contributing to innovative solutions in a highly regulated environment where precision, quality, and compliance truly matter. The Role • Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems for regulated products, • Design multilayer PCB’s, • Contribute to firmware development, • Work within structured, compliant development processes, • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, • Contribute to FPGA development as part of cutting-edge product designs What They’re Looking For • A strong background in analogue and digital electronics, • Experience with, or a genuine interest in, FPGA design using Verilog, • A mindset suited to regulated industries, with a focus on quality, documentation, and compliance, • Ability to work within a collaborative team environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working on meaningful products, and thriving in environments where engineering excellence is essential. Benefits Package • Profit share (including a tax-free element), • 26 days holiday + bank holidays + buy/sell options, • 9% employer pension contribution from day one, • Private medical insurance, • Death in service & income protection Apply today to KO2’s client and play a key role in shaping the future of innovative, regulated product design.

Role description We are recruiting a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to take technical ownership of mixed‑signal hardware that supports RF and microwave products across telecoms, space, high‑altitude platforms and defence. You will design analogue and digital circuitry that interfaces directly with RF subsystems, working from early concept through to verified, production‑ready designs. The role involves close collaboration with RF, FPGA, firmware and systems engineers to ensure that electronic designs meet electrical, thermal, reliability and manufacturability requirements. Key responsibilities • Lead mixed‑signal circuit design including analogue signal conditioning, bias networks, filters and low‑voltage power architectures suitable for RF and microwave applications., • Design high‑speed digital sections using FPGAs, processors, ADCs, DACs and supporting logic, ensuring timing integrity and robust interfacing., • Define PCB stack‑up, materials and constraints, including low‑loss RF substrates where required, and guide layout for signal integrity, EMC performance and microwave behaviour., • Integrate high‑speed serial and control interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, I2C and SPI., • Perform simulation and component evaluation, ensuring choices support RF chain requirements and long‑term availability., • Conduct lab bring‑up, verification and design optimisation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, VNAs and logic analysers., • Complete reliability activities including thermal analysis, derating assessments, MTBF modelling and tolerance analysis., • Contribute to design reviews, risk mitigation, obsolescence management and preparation of technical documentation., • Support system‑level integration, root cause analysis and product introduction into manufacturing. Essential requirements • Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline., • Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design that supports RF or microwave systems., • Proficiency with schematic capture tools, ideally Altium., • Skilled in lab validation using common RF, digital and mixed‑signal test equipment., • Understanding of DSP concepts at the system level and their hardware implications., • Knowledge of EMC design and design for manufacture in SMT environments. Desirable requirements • Hands‑on experience designing RF or microwave circuitry or supporting RF layout constraints., • Experience with SDR platforms or high‑speed converter‑based architectures., • Familiarity with EM modelling or RF layout considerations such as controlled impedance, grounding and isolation., • Experience with reliability qualification processes in aerospace, defence or telecoms environments.

We’re seeking a Principal/Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in the development and evolution of our embedded software across both new products and established designs. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys guiding technical direction, mentoring others, and driving projects to completion in a practical, real‑world engineering environment. About the Role As a senior member of the engineering team, you will shape software architecture, lead development activities, and ensure high‑quality delivery across multiple projects. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams — including hardware, systems, test, and product — to ensure seamless integration and robust performance. This role combines hands‑on embedded development with technical leadership, making it perfect for someone who wants to stay close to the code while influencing broader engineering outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software in C, • Drive technical direction across new projects and updates to existing designs, • Conduct and oversee code reviews, ensuring high standards and best practices, • Mentor and support junior and mid‑level engineers, • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and product teams to align requirements and resolve issues, • Ensure effective use of Git workflows and version control processes, • Provide technical input during planning, estimation, and design discussions, • Troubleshoot complex issues on ARM‑based microcontrollers and processors Required Skills & Experience • Extensive experience with Embedded C development, • Strong proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows, • Deep understanding of ARM architectures and low‑level programming, • Proven experience leading projects or technical workstreams, • Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and system‑level thinking, • Comfortable working across both legacy codebases and new designs, • Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration What We’re Looking For • A hands‑on technical leader who can guide others while contributing directly, • Someone who enjoys balancing new development with iterative improvement of existing products, • A clear communicator who can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, • A proactive engineer who takes ownership and drives projects forward What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits, • A senior role with real influence over product direction and engineering quality, • Opportunities to mentor, lead, and shape best practices, • A supportive environment where practical engineering and collaboration are valued

Senior FPGA Engineer | £100-180k | Cambridge This is an opportunity to join a global team developing ultra-low latency technology. You will oversee all aspects of FPGA system design, driving advancements to ensure my client maintains its technological advantage by building the next generation of infrastructure. Responsibilities as a Senior FPGA Engineer: • Architecting and implementing RTL designs on high-end FPGAs (Xilinx / Intel)., • Performing simulation, synthesis, P&R, and timing analysis for ultra-low-latency systems., • Leading the definition of micro-architectures and verification environments., • Driving technical excellence across the FPGA team through mentorship and code reviews., • Collaborating with firmware, software and infrastructure teams to optimise full-stack performance. Requirements: • 7+ years’ FPGA / RTL design experience in timing-critical systems., • Strong background in SystemVerilog, synthesis, timing closure and verification., • Hands-on with Vivado / Quartus or equivalent toolchains., • Familiarity with AXI, PCIe, Ethernet or custom high-speed interfaces. Bonus skills for a Senior FPGA Engineer: • Exposure to high-performance computing, networking or real-time data systems., • Knowledge of C/C++ or Python for tooling, verification or firmware collaboration., • Appreciation for hardware–software co-design and system-level optimisation. Apply now to join a global leader in an extremely high growth market! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Join an innovative wireless communications company – Cambridge, Hybrid Working Model This growing engineering team is developing next-generation 5G Fixed Wireless Access products, delivering high-speed connectivity to rural and hard-to-reach locations worldwide. They are now looking for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of embedded software across Linux-based 5G platforms as part of a collaborative R&D team. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, contributing to new features, performance improvements and bug fixes across embedded systems that sit at the heart of cutting-edge wireless products. For this Junior Embedded Software Engineer role, we are looking for someone with: • Foundational experience developing embedded software in C/C++, • Exposure to Linux-based development environments, • Understanding of embedded debugging techniques and a strong willingness to learn, • Interest in wireless technologies, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment What Next? If you’re a Junior or Graduate Embedded Software Engineer looking to build your career within an innovative 5G technology company, then please apply today to learn more! For more information on this role, or any other jobs across Embedded, Firmware, C/C++ Programming or Linux Development, please contact me, Callum Allen, today.

Join a world-class technology consultancy – Cambridge, Hybrid Working Model This globally recognised engineering consultancy tackles challenging problems across sectors including healthcare, communications, automation, IoT and safety-critical systems. The team are now looking for a Systems Software Architect to lead the design, development and delivery of complex software systems across diverse projects. You’ll work closely with client R&D teams and internal engineering experts, helping define architecture, shape technical strategy and guide delivery from concept through to deployment. For this Systems Software Architect role, we are looking for someone with: • Proven experience designing and architecting complex software systems, • Commercial experience working with and defining system architectures, • Experience communicating with stakeholders to define requirements, and ensure delivery, • Commercial software development experience in languages such as C/C++, Python, • Ideally, domain experience with embedded systems, application software, IoT/Cloud stacks, AI/ML or cybersecurity - you don’t need all of these!! What Next? If you’re a software architect or senior engineer who thrives on shaping robust, scalable systems across a variety of technical domains, then please apply today to learn more! For more information on this role, or any other jobs across Software Architecture, Embedded, Firmware, C/C++ or Systems Engineering, please contact me, Callum Allen, today.

Join a world-class technology consultancy | Cambridge, Hybrid Working Model This globally recognised engineering consultancy works at the forefront of science and technology, delivering complex products across healthcare, communications, electronics and deep-tech sectors. The team are now looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and development of innovative embedded systems across a wide range of cutting-edge projects. You’ll work within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to embedded software design from early concept through to delivery, often on first-of-its-kind products. For this Embedded Software Engineer role, we are looking for someone with: • Strong experience developing embedded software in C and C++, • Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, • Good understanding of bare-metal and/or RTOS-based systems, • Ability to work closely with hardware and electronics engineers What Next? If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer looking for exposure to a variety of technically challenging projects within a world-leading engineering consultancy, then please apply today to learn more! For more information on this role, or any other jobs across Embedded, Firmware, C/C++ Programming or Electronics, please contact me, Callum Allen, today.

Role: Principal Software Engineer Salary: Up to £85,000 Location: Cambridge (fully on-site) You’ll take technical ownership across a range of embedded and connected product development projects, working from early concept through to real-world deployment. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, giving you the chance to shape architectures, guide teams, and work closely with clients to solve complex, practical problems. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of embedded and connected software systems, • Take a system-level view across firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud components, • Define pragmatic architectures and make sound technical decisions, • Work directly with clients to capture requirements and shape technical direction, • Write, review, and integrate production-quality code, primarily in C/C++, • Mentor and support other engineers, promoting best practice across the team, • Stay current with technologies shaping embedded, IoT, and connected products Skills & Experience Required • Strong experience developing embedded software in C/C++ for RTOS-based systems, • Proven background working with low-power, resource-constrained MCUs, • Experience configuring and working with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr, • Solid understanding of embedded Linux, • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Experience leading design discussions and guiding technical decisions Desirable • Experience with cloud, web, or mobile technologies in connected device ecosystems, • Background in consultancy or multi-project environments, • Exposure to full product lifecycles from concept through to manufacture Keywords Principal Software Engineer, Embedded Software, C, C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, IoT, Connected Devices, Low Power Systems, Technical Leadership, Consultancy.

O Associates are working with an outstanding engineering company that are looking to add a Principal member to their Firmware team to provide technical leadership, due to ongoing growth.

Skills and Experience required for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role based in Cambridgeshire: Extensive experience in embedded firmware development and system architecture Strong proficiency in C/C++, RTOS, and low-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART) Solid understanding of microcontrollers,

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities within a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. Blue Bear continuously innovate within core areas such as UAV autopilots, mission systems, ground control stations, and all supporting systems and infrastructure. You will be keen to get involved in all development areas and have a good track history/proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development. Working as part of a team in a multidisciplinary team you will have good communication skills. A can-do attitude and a genuine passion for innovative technology will be advantageous. Develop low-level drivers for UAV for control of effectors, reading instrumentation and integration of novel sensors. Key Responsibilities: * Primarily, your role will be to lead in the design, implementation and test of real time embedded software to support both experimental activities and product development, ensuring real-time safety, security and redundancy considerations are met. * Develop, own and execute firmware roadmaps working closely with Software and Electronics department leads. * Lead a skilled team in the delivery of firmware for high-paced projects. * The opportunity will enable the successful candidate to gain knowledge of cutting-edge autonomous systems. * You will be responsible for delivery, reporting and presentation of technical work and writing and submitting any necessary documentation. * Delivery and maintenance of the embedded systems software within the UAV specifically. * Support development of automated HWIL test environments. Qualifications and Experience: * Minimum 5+ years experience of embedded Linux * Experience leading a team of low-level software engineers. * Sound understanding of Linux kernel configuration and tuning * Experienced user of Linux OS build toolchains such as Yocto and Buildroot * Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Scripting (including Bash) * Ability to work from application code right down to bare metal * Experience of working with core communication interfaces such as UART, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN * Experienced at hardware level debugging and fault finding * Experience of Electronics design, development and testing. * Awareness of FPGAs and VHDL. * Able to interpret relevant data from electronic schematics and component datasheets and application notes for the purposes code writing * RTOS coding and debugging * Awareness of assurance frameworks (DO-178C etc.) and secure by design. * Conducting code reviews * Familiar with use of version control tools such as Git Other Duties and Responsibilities: * To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required within the grade and level of the post. * You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

A leading AI compute company in the UK is seeking a System Software QA Engineer to support software validation and quality assurance for its System Software group.

Electronics Engineer £55,000 – £70,000 + Benefits Cambridge – 3 days onsite per week Start date – ASAP Zenovo are recruiting for an Electronics Engineer to join an IoT company in Cambridge. This role sits at the intersection of electronic design, hardware engineering, and certification, with a strong focus on ensuring battery-powered products are engineered for use in hazardous environments. You will act as the technical authority for electronics design decisions that impact compliance approvals (ATEX, IECEx, NRTL, radio, and EMC), working closely with a variety of electronics, firmware and software engineers throughout the full product lifecycle. Role Overview As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and validating electronic hardware to meet hazardous-area and radio requirements. Rather than purely managing compliance, you will help shape circuit architecture, component selection, PCB layout, and system-level design to enable certification and safe deployment in industrial environments. You will collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to translate standards into practical design solutions and ensure products are robust, manufacturable, and certifiable for global markets. Key Responsibilities Electronics & Hardware Engineering Act as the electronics engineer for IoT products used in hazardous environments. Review and influence schematics, PCB layouts, and component selection to meet intrinsic safety and EMC requirements Support design trade-offs related to power, thermal, RF, and protection strategies Ensure electronics designs align with IEC/EN/UL (phone number removed) and (phone number removed) from concept through production Certification & Engineering Validation Assist with ATEX, IECEx, NRTL, and radio certifications from an engineering perspective Work with test houses and notified bodies to define test strategies and resolve technical issues Support change control, design updates, and follow-up inspections Radio & EMC Engineering Provide technical leadership for radio and EMC compliance (ETSI, FCC, regional approvals) Coordinate test planning, pre-compliance activities, and design fixes Support antenna, layout, and RF-related design decisions Technical Documentation & Design Records Own and maintain hardware design files, technical justifications, and supporting documentation Contribute to safety and user documentation with strong technical input Maintain structured product technical files Global Product Support Support expansion into new markets (e.g. Brazil, Canada, Asia) by adapting designs to regional technical requirements Act as a point of escalation for electronics-related compliance and audit queries Skills & Experience Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) 3+ years’ experience working on electronic hardware design for regulated products Strong ability to read, review, and challenge schematics and PCB layouts Experience working with EMC, RF, and radio standards (FCC, ETSI) Nice to have - Experience designing or supporting products for ATEX / IECEx / hazardous environments

I’m working with a well-established gas detection and sensing business based in Cambridge to hire a NPI Engineer, a new position working across a number of engineering teams. They design and manufacture their products on-site and supply both directly and as an OEM into safety-critical environments (think emergency services, industrial safety, hazardous environments). The company is around 100 people, with a strong and growing R&D function (~20 engineers) spanning electronics, mechanical, firmware, software, UX and project engineering. They’ve had a very strong year and are investing further in new product development. They’re now looking to bring in an NPI Engineer to strengthen the bridge between R&D and production. The role This is a hands-on NPI role with real ownership. You’ll be responsible for taking new products from late-stage development through to production, improving how designs translate into build, test and manufacture. There’s a new product currently being scoped that this person will own end to end. You’ll work closely with R&D engineers, manufacturing, quality and supply chain, helping move the organisation towards stronger, more repeatable product introduction. This is very much an on-site role (5 days a week) – the value here is being close to the engineers, the production line and the product. What they’re looking for Experience as an NPI / Manufacturing / Production Engineer in a physical product environment Strong understanding of bringing products into manufacture, not just designing them Comfortable working on-site, solving real production issues with engineers and operators Good communicator – collaboration and soft skills matter here Experience with sensors, instrumentation or regulated products is a big plus (but not essential)Gas sensing experience isn’t required, but if you’ve worked with sensors or safety-critical hardware before, that will definitely help. What matters to them They care a lot about values and attitude. People who do well here are practical, collaborative and take ownership. Someone who’s done production on-site before and enjoys that environment will stand out. They’re supportive of development – if you’re strong today but want to grow further, they’ll invest in training and progression. They’re hiring as soon as possible, but they won’t rush a decision for the wrong person. Interview process Stage 1: 30-minute Teams call with the hiring manager (experience and fit) Stage 2: On-site interview (2–2.5 hours), including: Short presentation (10 mins) Technical discussion with the team Tour of the facilities Time with HRSalary & practicalities Salary: up to £55,000 (some flexibility for an exceptional fit) Location: Cambridge area (on-site) Sponsorship: not available Benefits to include early finish on Friday, annual bonus, private medical and many more that we discuss on a callIf you’re an NPI engineer who enjoys being close to product, people and production – and wants real ownership rather than paperwork – this is a good one to look at. If you want to apply or have a quiet chat first, get in touch with Alex Flory @ SoCode Recruitment via this advert, or find him on LinkedIn to chat

Developing top-end RTL logic, with full FPGA utilisation and performant algorithms This Cambridge technology company are growing their core engineering team; a half dozen senior engineers who collaborate closely on new projects. As a skilled Senior RTL Engineer with FPGA experience, you’d be working alongside peers with similar skills, as well as developers working in C++ and Rust. These technologies interface and form the backbone of a robust, high-speed and integrated solution, for deployment in high-connectivity locations worldwide. Extensive, demanding algorithmic work is performed on top-end FPGAs from leading vendors, and these are heavily populated, utilising all available blocks. Transactions are event driven and require an extremely rapid turnaround. But, this leads to interesting and challenging work which the team very much enjoy – and hope you would too. To be considered for this role, your CV will show: • Extensive commercial-grade RTL experience, working on production FPGA projects where there is significant low-latency processing, and architectural considerations matter. • Proficiency with Intel Quartus, AMD Vivado or comparable design tools. • A collaborative approach, including experience working with firmware and/or software engineers, and ideally DevOps engineers. You will also need to be in commute distance of Cambridge, UK (or able to relocate), and have full existing UK work permission without time limit, restriction or sponsorship. With offices in the city of Cambridge, the company work in the office three days per week, with up to two days hybrid working. Parking is plentiful, they are in walking distance of the nearest railway station, and there are good facilities on site and more nearby. In addition to day-to-day perks, they offer a highly competitive salary and benefits. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27572) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Senior Electronics Engineer Salary: Up to £80,000 Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 1 day per week from home) KO2's client is a highly respected, product-led company at the forefront of regulated technology development. They're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team working on complex, high-impact products. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience across analogue and digital electronics, multilayer PCB design, firmware and an interest in FPGA development. You'll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, contributing to innovative solutions in a highly regulated environment where precision, quality, and compliance truly matter. The Role Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems for regulated products Design multilayer PCB's Contribute to firmware development Work within structured, compliant development processes Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams Contribute to FPGA development as part of cutting-edge product designs What They're Looking For A strong background in analogue and digital electronics Experience with, or a genuine interest in, FPGA design using Verilog A mindset suited to regulated industries, with a focus on quality, documentation, and compliance Ability to work within a collaborative team environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working on meaningful products, and thriving in environments where engineering excellence is essential. Benefits Package Profit share (including a tax-free element) 26 days holiday + bank holidays + buy/sell options 9% employer pension contribution from day one Private medical insurance Death in service & income protectionApply today to KO2's client and play a key role in shaping the future of innovative, regulated product design

Embedded Software Engineer | Permanent Competitive salary (DOE) Full-time, Permanent South of Cambridge, UK A well-established UK technology manufacturer is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain firmware and production support systems. The role spans embedded systems, hardware integration, and PC-based applications, covering both legacy and new products, offering variety and hands-on technical challenges. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ on bare-metal and RTOS platforms Work with STM32 microcontrollers and DSP algorithms Debug hardware/software issues at system level and support test, calibration, and production software Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, and product teamsSkills & Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in embedded software/firmware development Strong C/C++ skills and experience with microcontrollers Confident with MCU peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, etc.) and hardware debugging tools Comfortable working with hardware and legacy code Degree in engineering or similarIf you’re ready to work on technically challenging embedded systems across firmware and applications, apply now or contact Thomas Drake at SoCode for a confidential discussion

Senior Electronics Engineer – IoT Cambridge | On-site 5 days Up to £60k + benefits Ready to take full ownership of real-world hardware and see your designs shipped at scale? This is a hands-on electronics role within a Cambridge-based IoT business developing monitoring hardware used across agriculture and hospitality. The focus is on designing, improving, and supporting electronic products that are already in production and deployed globally. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working across electronics, firmware, mechanical, software, and manufacturing, however you'll be the primary pair of hands for electronics requirements. This is a full lifecycle role, covering everything from early design and prototyping through to certification and production support. The work is practical and varied. One day you might be designing and debugging PCBs or building test jigs, the next you’re supporting EMC approvals, production validation, or working directly with manufacturing partners. International travel will also be a factor in this role. What you’ll be doing Designing and developing PCB-level electronics from schematic through to manufacture Hands-on prototyping, testing, and fault-finding Supporting production PCB manufacture and diagnostics Designing and specifying test jigs Supporting EMC and safety approvals Collaborating closely with firmware, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers Working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners Ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and ready for scale What they’re looking for Strong experience in electronics development, ideally in a product environment Confident debugging hardware using standard lab equipment Experience taking electronics from design into production Clear, practical approach to problem solving Most importantly, they want someone who is hands-on, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership. This is an environment where priorities can shift, problems aren’t neatly packaged, and engineers are expected to get involved beyond their job title. In return, you’ll get genuine responsibility, exposure to products in the field, and the opportunity to influence how hardware is designed and manufactured. Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click apply (we’ll always talk before anything goes forward) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Senior DevOps Engineer Location : Cambridge, CB4 0WN Salary : Competitive Salary, DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract : Full time, Permanent Benefits : Quarterly and annual bonus scheme, Private healthcare (Medicover), Co-financed Sports Packages (Medicover Sport), Life insurance, Employee capital plans (PPK) and an extra day off ("Company day")! Polatis is a leader in all-optical network switching technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to global customers. Our Product Software Team develops customer-facing software for our industry-leading optical switches, managing two distinct software stacks: Network Software (NIC SW): Implements L2/L3 protocols and interfaces (TL1, Netconf, Restconf, WebUI). Control Software (DSP SW): Bare-metal stack controlling piezoelectric actuators for precision optical switching. We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to define and lead our DevOps strategy across embedded Linux and bare-metal firmware environments. You will design scalable CI/CD pipelines, automate build and test workflows, and integrate modern DevOps practices to accelerate development cycles and improve product quality. This is a key role bridging embedded systems with advanced automation. Key Responsibilities of the Senior DevOps Engineer role: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Yocto-based Linux and bare-metal firmware projects. Automate build, test, and deployment processes, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Integrate static analysis, unit testing, and monitoring into automated workflows. Manage and optimize build infrastructure using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and custom scripts. Ensure reproducible Linux builds with Yocto, including kernel and BSP layer maintenance. Develop containerized environments (Docker) for consistent build and test processes. Collaborate with development, QA, and IT teams to embed DevOps best practices across the organization. Promote automation and infrastructure-as-code principles to improve efficiency and scalability. Implement secure DevOps practices, including credential management and artifact signing. Support compliance standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304) through traceable, audit-ready pipelines. In order to be successful in this role you must have: Proven experience with CI/CD for embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal systems. Expertise in cross-compilation toolchains, linker scripts, and bootloader integration. Strong Python and shell scripting skills for automation. Hands-on experience with secure code signing and HSM integration. Familiarity with hardware-oriented test automation (flashing, UART, board resets). Proficient in Jenkins, GitLab CI, and containerization (Docker). It would be great if you had: Knowledge of Kubernetes for scalable test environments. Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for CI/CD and remote testing. Experience with security and performance testing tools (Nessus, JMeter, Locust). Why HUBER+SUHNER Polatis Our aim is to be the employer of choice and as such you can be assured of a market leading remuneration package that matches your skills and experience. Your employment and development is at the heart of our "Fundamentals". We have an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture within the business. By joining HUBER+SUHNER Polatis, you will not only become part of a rapidly growing work environment, but you will also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a host of additional benefits that will help you and your family be healthy and live well! If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-85k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. You’ll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: • Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems, • Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations, • Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: • Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr), • Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment, • Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you don’t have to be a Linux guru, • Experience with Cloud-based systems (AWS, IoT, embedded security) If you love developing exciting products and would like to play a leading role in a consultancy, apply

Senior FPGA Engineer | £(Apply online only)k | Cambridge This is an opportunity to join a global team developing ultra-low latency technology. You will oversee all aspects of FPGA system design, driving advancements to ensure my client maintains its technological advantage by building the next generation of infrastructure. Responsibilities as a Senior FPGA Engineer: • Architecting and implementing RTL designs on high-end FPGAs (Xilinx / Intel)., • Performing simulation, synthesis, P&R, and timing analysis for ultra-low-latency systems., • Leading the definition of micro-architectures and verification environments., • Driving technical excellence across the FPGA team through mentorship and code reviews., • Collaborating with firmware, software and infrastructure teams to optimise full-stack performance. Requirements: • 7+ years’ FPGA / RTL design experience in timing-critical systems., • Strong background in SystemVerilog, synthesis, timing closure and verification., • Hands-on with Vivado / Quartus or equivalent toolchains., • Familiarity with AXI, PCIe, Ethernet or custom high-speed interfaces. Bonus skills for a Senior FPGA Engineer: • Exposure to high-performance computing, networking or real-time data systems., • Knowledge of C/C++ or Python for tooling, verification or firmware collaboration., • Appreciation for hardware–software co-design and system-level optimisation

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-85k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. Youll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems + Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations + Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr) + Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment + Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you dont have to be a Linux guru + Experience with Cloud-based systems (AWS, IoT, embedded security) If you love developing exciting products and would like to play a leading role in a consultancy, apply! TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Software Test Engineer I am seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a collaborative Agile team working on mission-critical embedded communication systems. These products are used by professionals across the globe in environments where reliability, performance, and accuracy are non-negotiable. If you’re a hands-on tester who loves digging into complex systems, uncovering edge cases, and championing quality from sprint planning through to release, this role will feel right at home. You’ll be embedded within a Scrum software team and your focus will be ensuring that new features behave exactly as intended, meet customer expectations, and maintain the highest levels of reliability. You’ll play a key role throughout the sprint lifecycle — from analysing requirements and designing robust test cases, through to exploratory testing, defect investigation, and automation of high-value checks to keep regression cycles lean and efficient. What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day Working as part of a cross-functional Scrum team, verifying new features and changes each sprint Reviewing user stories, acceptance criteria, and specifications to ensure they’re clear, complete, and testable Designing and executing clear, traceable functional test cases across embedded devices, software components, and APIs Performing exploratory testing to uncover unexpected behaviours, usability issues, and edge casesCollaboration & Agile Responsibilities Active participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Close collaboration with developers to reproduce and diagnose complex issues Working with Product Owners to ensure acceptance criteria are robust and testable Providing transparent updates on test progress, risks, blockers, and release readiness Taking ownership of the team’s test strategy, continuously strengthening the quality netWhat You’ll Need to Succeed Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field ISTQB certification (preferred, not essential) Full clean driving licence and own car (some travel required; expenses paid) Willingness to undergo Security Clearance in the future if requiredMust-Have Experience Experience testing complex or embedded systems (telecoms, networking, radio, IoT, devices, etc.) Proven ability to design test cases using structured techniques (boundary, equivalence, state-based, risk-based) Experience analysing logs from embedded systems, Linux environments, or firmware Strong defect reporting skills with clear reproduction steps and evidence Test automation experience using tools such as Selenium, Robot Framework, Appium, with scripting in PythonIf you feel you are suitable for this role, please don’t hesitate to apply now. For more information, or to discuss your experience/CV, please do get in touch with Jeremy van Waveren at SoCode- Norwich. At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have friends, family or colleagues looking for a new position soon tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with a thank you present to show our appreciation. #LI-JV1

FPGA Engineer - Consultant Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Job Description: Electus Recruitment is seeking an FPGA Engineer – Consultant to join a dynamic SME that is part of a larger group of companies poised for significant growth. As an Experienced FPGA Engineer, you will be at the forefront of the innovation race to help, defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats. Key Responsibilities: As an FPGA Consultant, you will get to tackle diverse, real-world challenges from the ground up. Typically, this will involve going through the whole product life cycle, you’ll capture, design, develop, document, test, and deliver through to the prototype production. Requirements: To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrable relevant experience working in FPGA firmware development (in VHDL/Verilog, using a toolchain such as Vivado / Quartus), have a proven track record of design and implementation of technological solutions In addition, experience in any of the following is desirable: DSP/system modelling in MATLAB/Simulink Electronics development Embedded software development (typically with C/C++ and Linux expertise) RADAR or communications applications Software Defined Radios (SDRs) “Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting” Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Generous pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Employee assistance program. Company-sponsored social events. Comprehensive relocation package available, if applicable. Join a company that is committed to growth and innovation. They are a dynamic SME with ambitious plans to double their size over the next five years. As part of our client's team, you can contribute to their success and be part of something truly exciting. To apply please send us your CV highlighting your relevant experience

FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge We are currently seeking an experience Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers that assist in the development of brand-new technologies for the Defence sector, with a focus on defence rather than offence. These technologies can encompass communications, sensors, detection, and other complex technologies within the Defence sector. As you will be working on defence projects, you will need to be able to obtain (or already hold) security clearance. As a smaller defence company, there is more flexibility in the projects you get to work on. Collaboration with other teams and external groups mean that you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and continuously learn new things while inventing exciting technologies. Experience with FPGA Firmware, such as VHDL or Verilog, will be ideal. If you already work in the Defence sector, this would be advantageous, however, we are more than happy to consider candidates from other sectors. With the growth of this company, future career development will be available for those who want to advance their career. As the company are looking for a few people in this team, we are also open to individuals who want to focus on their job while maintaining an interest in new technologies and fields. It is expected that you would hold a degree in an electronics engineering field that has led you into a career in electronics engineering, with exposure to FPGA exposure. Due to the varied nature in this role, I anticipate a lot of interest from individuals who want to continue developing their skills while finding the work interesting. If you are interested in this role, I suggest submitting an application now or avoid missing out. If you want to work on complex, industry-defining technologies while being offered an excellent starting salary, salary reviews, bonuses, a pension, free lunches, and other outstanding benefits, I recommend submitting an application now or avoid missing out. Please note we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.

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Are you an experienced Principal Firmware Engineer ready to take ownership of firmware strategy and delivery for cutting-edge laser and photonics systems? This is a senior, high-impact role where you'll lead firmware development for advanced embedded platforms supporting industries such as medical d

An innovative spin-out company in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer or DSP Engineer to contribute to groundbreaking technology projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse applications, requiring expertise in Firmware and DSP Engineering, with a focus on FPGA and embe

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You will develop firmware for advanced monitoring devices and solve complex engineering challenges in a collaborative setting. A health technology company based in London is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer.

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FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer – Defence – Cambridge. We are currently seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers that assist in the development of brand-new technologies for the Defence sector, with a focus on defence rather than offence. Work

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A leading recruitment firm for technology and electronics is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development, strong C/C++ skills, and a solid understanding of microcontrollers.

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