At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop embedded firmware for innovative handheld devices.
- Company: Established engineering business with a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture.
- Benefits: 37.5-hour week, early finish on Fridays, and full lifecycle involvement.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work on cutting-edge Bluetooth-connected products.
- Qualifications: Strong skills in embedded programming, especially in C, and experience with Bluetooth protocols.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location
Near Bishop Auckland (Fully Onsite) - finish at 2.30pm on Fridays
The Opportunity
An established engineering business near Bishop Auckland is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
The wider team of 16 spans firmware, electronics, software and test disciplines.
This is a genuinely multidisciplinary environment, giving engineers full input across the entire product lifecycle — from concept and design through to testing and production.
You’ll be working on handheld, battery-powered devices that connect via Bluetooth to a range of devices, contributing to products used in real-world, hands‑on applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded firmware for handheld, battery-powered devices.
- Work across both RTOS and bare‑metal environments.
- Develop and maintain communication interfaces including Bluetooth/BLE, USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC.
- Collaborate closely with electronics and test engineers across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to production.
- Contribute to the design, development, and integration of Bluetooth-connected products with mobile and Windows platforms.
Skills & Experience
- Strong embedded programming skills in C (some C++ desirable).
- Experience with RTOS and bare‑metal firmware development.
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex and NXP processors.
- Practical experience with Bluetooth/BLE, USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC communication protocols.
- Experience developing firmware for battery‑powered or handheld devices is highly desirable.
- Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team with full lifecycle involvement.
What's on Offer?
- Full involvement across the entire product lifecycle, working alongside firmware, electronics, and test specialists.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- 37.5‑hour week with an early finish (2.30pm) on Fridays.
- Fully onsite role near Bishop Auckland.
If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on innovative handheld, Bluetooth-connected devices within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Embedded Software Engineer in Bishop Auckland employer: KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
Join a well-established engineering company in Eastbourne that prioritises innovation and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic, while also having access to continuous professional development opportunities. This is an excellent employer that values its employees and invests in their growth, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
Contact Details:
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Recruitment Team
