Embedded Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions
Manchester, United Kingdom
Last week
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
15 Jun 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Competitive salary Opportunity to work on impactful medical technology Dynamic startup environment

Embedded Software Engineer

Manchester

Salary up to £50,000 DOE

KO2 is working with an exciting medtech startup based in Manchester, who are now on the lookout for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business at a pivotal moment in its growth, working on prototype medical devices that have the potential to make a real impact in the medical technology landscape.

This is a chance to join a startup at a pivotal stage of growth, working on technology that could genuinely change lives. If you're driven by innovation, enjoy working hands-on across software and hardware, and want to make a tangible impact in medtech - this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain STM32-based control software and firmware drivers

System integration and integration testing to ensure interoperability between STM32-based hardware and control software

Develop and maintain a secondary software module based on ESP32 running FreeRTOS

Electronics fault-finding on the existing STM32-based electronics platform

Carry out minor updates to the existing electronics platform as identified during fault-finding

Conduct unit testing, participate in code reviews, and support the software validation process

Adhere to the company's software development lifecycle processes

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to create and build prototype medical devicesWhat You'll Need

Strong experience developing embedded software using C and C++

Familiarity with STM32 and ESP32 microprocessors

Experience with FreeRTOS

Familiarity with schematic design and PCB layout software (e.g. Altium, KiCad, Eagle)

Experience with electronics fault-finding on multi-board controller systems

Hands-on experience performing PCB schematic modifications, updates, and fixes

Strong written communication skillsNice to Have

Previous experience on medical device projects

A relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or Software Engineering

Experience working within a QMS environment, and/or exposure to regulatory standards such as ISO 62304 and ISO 60601For more information or to apply, get in touch with KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions

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