Electronics Software Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions

Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7DX, United Kingdom

6 days ago

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

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£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Posted: 15 Apr 2026 (6 days ago)

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Electronic Software Engineer

Ulverston, Lake District

Up to £50,000

We're working with a growing engineering team based in the Swarthmoor area who are looking to add a talented Electronic Software Engineer to their business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle, contributing to the design and development of innovative electronic solutions from concept through to production. The role will suit someone with a background in both electronics and low-level embedded software/firmware development.

If you enjoy designing products from scratch, collaborating within a team environment, and solving complex engineering challenges, this could be a great fit.

Key Skills & Experience:

Multilayer PCB design

Analogue and digital circuit design

Embedded C development for microcontrollers

Communication protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C)

Experience with ARM, AVR or Microchip PIC developmenTDesirable:

Altium Designer

FPGA designYou'll be joining a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering team, working across a variety of projects-from brand-new product development to enhancing existing systems and bespoke solutions.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions

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