75 Embedded Systems jobs in the United Kingdom

Embedded Systems Engineer - Sport Tech Scale-Up (Vauxhall, London | 40,000-55,000)
Hybrid: 3 days in-office (inc. Thursdays), 2 days remote | 1 month/year working from the Austrian Alps

Are you passionate about sports , electronics , and cutting-edge embedded systems ? Fancy spending a month every year working from the Austrian Alps -testing world-class ski tech on real snow?

KO2's client are a rapidly scaling sport tech company based in Vauxhall, London, building the future of ski coaching. The compabies flagship product is a wearable sensor system combined with a novel mobile app that delivers real-time coaching to skiers using precision embedded systems and smart motion analysis. It's been a hit-and we're growing fast.

They are now looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who's excited to design and build the next generation of our hardware. If you live and breathe electronics , ski (or want to learn), and love getting stuck into both firmware and hardware-this could be your dream role.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and prototyping custom electronics hardware (including PCB layout)
• Writing embedded firmware in C for Nordic NRF52 series MCUs
• Integrating MEMS sensors and Bluetooth connectivity into wearables
• Collaborating with a small, talented hardware team (London and remote)
• Supporting R&D for next-gen embedded systems platform
• Spending 1 month/year working from our Austrian office in a top-tier ski resort-gear up, it's all on us!

About you:

• 3-5 years of experience in embedded systems and electronics design
• Strong hands-on experience with PCB design and prototyping
• Comfortable with embedded C development, ideally on Nordic platforms
• Bonus: experience with MEMS sensors, Bluetooth, or ski gear!
• You enjoy working in small teams, wearing multiple hats, and seeing your product used on the slopes

Why join us?

• Work on a genuinely novel product used by thousands of passionate skiers
• Base yourself in London (Vauxhall) with hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office incl. Thursdays)
• Be part of a fast-growing team (50+ people), but small and tight-knit hardware crew
• Free accommodation and ski access in Austria for a month every year
• Influence both the design and direction of the product and company
• Salary of 40,000-55,000 , depending on experience

If you're a skier, a snowboarder, or just a sports-mad embedded engineer tired of the same old roles-this could be the career move that finally combines your passion and your work.

Apply now to join the team bringing world-class embedded systems and electronics to the slopes.

Cure Talent is proud to partner with a pioneering medical device company developing cutting-edge neuromodulation technology that’s changing the way specific brain conditions are treated. Their wearable devices are redefining possibilities in patient care, blending innovative design with real-world impact.

As part of their continued growth, they are now looking for a talented Embedded Systems Engineer to join the team (hybrid &/or remote working possible). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid track record in embedded systems, particularly within highly regulated sectors like MedTech, aerospace, or automotive.

The successful Embedded Systems Engineer will take the lead on designing, developing, and fine-tuning firmware for next-generation wearable devices. You’ll work at the intersection of precision engineering and real-time performance, ensuring every line of code meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems using STM32 microcontrollers
li>Implement and optimise RTOS (FreeRTOS) and embedded communication protocols (Bluetooth BLE, I2C)
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards including IEC 62304 & ISO 13485
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and regulatory
• Lead firmware reviews, debug issues, and drive performance and reliability improvements
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation across development and testing processes

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong C++ experience in commercial-grade firmware for embedded systems
• Solid understanding of STM32 architecture, RTOS, and low-power systems
• Proficiency in Bluetooth BLE and serial communication protocols (e.g. I2C)
• Experience building firmware that interfaces with iOS/Android via BLE
• Knowledge of regulated environments and applicable standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and embedded cybersecurity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced embedded systems engineer join a fast-growing MedTech company at the forefront of wearable healthcare innovation. You’ll play a key role in developing life-changing technology, enjoy the flexibility of hybrid or remote working, and be part of a collaborative team making a real difference to patient outcomes.

Embedded Systems Engineer - Sport Tech Scale-Up (Vauxhall, London | £40,000–£5,000)

• 1 month per year working from the Austrian Alps
• Hybrid: 3 days in-office (inc. Thursdays), 2 days remote

Are you passionate about sports, electronics, and cutting-edge embedded systems? Fancy spending a month every year working from the Austrian Alps—testing world-class ski tech on real snow?

KO2’s client are a rapidly scaling sport tech company based in Vauxhall, London, building the future of ski coaching. The companies flagship product is a wearable sensor system combined with a novel mobile app that delivers real-time coaching to skiers using precision embedded systems and smart motion analysis. It’s been a hit—and we’re growing fast.

They are now looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who’s excited to design and build the next generation of our hardware. If you live and breathe electronics, ski (or want to learn), and love getting stuck into both firmware and hardware—this could be your dream role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and prototyping custom electronics hardware (including PCB layout)

• Writing embedded firmware in C for Nordic NRF52 series MCUs

• Integrating MEMS sensors and Bluetooth connectivity into wearables

• Collaborating with a small, talented hardware team (London and remote)

• Supporting R&D for next-gen embedded systems platform

• Spending 1 month/year working from our Austrian office in a top-tier ski resort - gear up, it's all on us!

About you:

• 3–5 years of experience in embedded systems and electronics design

• Strong hands-on experience with PCB design and prototyping

• Comfortable with embedded C development, ideally on Nordic platforms

• Bonus: experience with MEMS sensors, Bluetooth, or ski gear!

• You enjoy working in small teams, wearing multiple hats, and seeing your product used on the slopes

Why join us?

• Work on a genuinely novel product used by thousands of passionate skiers

• Base yourself in London (Vauxhall) with hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office incl. Thursdays)

• Be part of a fast-growing team (50+ people), but small and tight-knit hardware crew

• Free accommodation and ski access in Austria for a month every year

• Influence both the design and direction of the product and company

• Salary of £40,000–£55,000, depending on experience

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If you're a skier, a snowboarder, or just a sports-mad embedded engineer tired of the same old roles—this could be the career move that finally combines your passion and your work.

Apply now to join the team bringing world-class embedded systems and electronics to the slopes.

Embedded Systems Engineer - Sport Tech Scale-Up (Vauxhall, London | £40,000–£5,000)

• 1 month per year working from the Austrian Alps
• Hybrid: 3 days in-office (inc. Thursdays), 2 days remote

Are you passionate about sports, electronics, and cutting-edge embedded systems? Fancy spending a month every year working from the Austrian Alps—testing world-class ski tech on real snow?

KO2’s client are a rapidly scaling sport tech company based in Vauxhall, London, building the future of ski coaching. The companies flagship product is a wearable sensor system combined with a novel mobile app that delivers real-time coaching to skiers using precision embedded systems and smart motion analysis. It’s been a hit—and we’re growing fast.

They are now looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who’s excited to design and build the next generation of our hardware. If you live and breathe electronics, ski (or want to learn), and love getting stuck into both firmware and hardware—this could be your dream role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and prototyping custom electronics hardware (including PCB layout)

• Writing embedded firmware in C for Nordic NRF52 series MCUs

• Integrating MEMS sensors and Bluetooth connectivity into wearables

• Collaborating with a small, talented hardware team (London and remote)

• Supporting R&D for next-gen embedded systems platform

• Spending 1 month/year working from our Austrian office in a top-tier ski resort - gear up, it's all on us!

About you:

• 3–5 years of experience in embedded systems and electronics design

• Strong hands-on experience with PCB design and prototyping

• Comfortable with embedded C development, ideally on Nordic platforms

• Bonus: experience with MEMS sensors, Bluetooth, or ski gear!

• You enjoy working in small teams, wearing multiple hats, and seeing your product used on the slopes

Why join us?

• Work on a genuinely novel product used by thousands of passionate skiers

• Base yourself in London (Vauxhall) with hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office incl. Thursdays)

• Be part of a fast-growing team (50+ people), but small and tight-knit hardware crew

• Free accommodation and ski access in Austria for a month every year

• Influence both the design and direction of the product and company

• Salary of £40,000–£55,000, depending on experience

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If you're a skier, a snowboarder, or just a sports-mad embedded engineer tired of the same old roles—this could be the career move that finally combines your passion and your work.

Apply now to join the team bringing world-class embedded systems and electronics to the slopes.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++.
• Develop and implement firmware, device drivers, and communication protocols.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and understand their principles.
• Design and test hardware components, ensuring seamless integration with software.
• Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting of embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and specifications.
• Develop test plans and execute unit, integration, and system testing.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving software development processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in embedded systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming.
• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32) and associated development tools.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and implementation.
• Understanding of hardware-software integration and debugging techniques.
• Experience with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Embedded Systems Engineer - Sport Tech Scale-Up (Vauxhall, London | £40,000-£55,000)
Hybrid: 3 days in-office (inc. Thursdays), 2 days remote | 1 month/year working from the Austrian Alps

Are you passionate about sports , electronics , and cutting-edge embedded systems ? Fancy spending a month every year working from the Austrian Alps -testing world-class ski tech on real snow?

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Principal Embedded Systems Engineer

Location: Kettering (Flexible Hybrid WFH)
Package: 65,000 - 75,000 + 3,600 Tax-Free Bonus (EOT)

KO2's client, a well-established and highly respected design consultancy based in Kettering, is seeking a principal embedded systems engineer to join their close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. This is a rare opportunity to work in an employee-owned trust (EOT) business, offering long-term stability, variety, and a genuine say in how the company is run.

The company's projects span a huge range of industries, from specialist electronics to complex, full-system solutions. You'll be part of an 8-person core engineering team, collaborating across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical disciplines. As principal embedded systems engineer, you'll play a pivotal role-balancing hands-on development with technical leadership, project oversight, and direct client interaction.

You'll work on everything from bare-metal C on STM32 MCUs, through to Linux-based embedded applications, Raspberry Pi projects, PCB bring-up, and system integration. The right person will have the gravitas to lead multi-disciplinary teams, while still rolling up their sleeves to write code, debug hardware, and solve real-world engineering challenges.

Why join?

• 65,000 - 75,000 salary for the ideal hire (lower for those developing into the role)
• 3,600 per year tax-free bonus through the Employee Ownership Trust
• Hybrid working - typically 2 days per week on-site in Kettering (more initially while learning the ropes)
• Exposure to a wide variety of embedded systems projects - no two are the same
• A small, collaborative, and flexible team environment

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in embedded systems design and development
• Strong C/C++ skills for microcontrollers, with the ability to work at low level
• Ability to bridge hardware and software, collaborating effectively with electronics engineers
• Confidence in leading projects and mentoring others, without losing your hands-on edge
• Flexible, adaptable approach to work-happy to pick up new tools, technologies, and problem domains

This is the perfect role for a seasoned principal embedded systems engineer who thrives on variety, values teamwork, and enjoys both the leadership and technical sides of product development.

If you're ready to join a stable, employee-owned business and help shape its future, apply today to KO2's client for this exciting principal embedded systems engineer position

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code primarily in C and C++.
• Develop and implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and associated drivers.
• Implement and debug communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Perform system-level testing and debugging of embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Optimize embedded software for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical roadmap of embedded products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues in development and production environments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages for embedded environments.
• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR) and their peripherals.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and implementation (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
• Understanding of hardware-software interaction and digital/analog electronics.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Designing and developing embedded firmware and software for a range of advanced electronic products.
• Creating detailed technical specifications, system architecture designs, and documentation.
• Writing efficient, maintainable, and well-documented C/C++ code for embedded microcontrollers and processors.
• Working with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.
• Developing and implementing drivers for various peripherals (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Performing unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Debugging complex hardware and software issues using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to define requirements, review schematics, and support board bring-up.
• Participating in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems engineering.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.