128 Microcontrollers jobs in the United Kingdom

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

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.

Cure Talent is proud to partner with a pioneering medical device company developing cutting-edge neuromodulation technology thats 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 Enginee.

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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 rapidl.

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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

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, and implement embedded software for microcontrollers and processors.
• Create and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests for embedded software.
• Perform hardware-software co-design and debugging.
• Optimize embedded code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and interfaces.
• Utilize debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Work with version control systems (e.g., Git) and development methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Document software designs, test procedures, and user manuals.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in embedded systems technology and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in embedded systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and quality.
• Mentor junior embedded engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and select appropriate hardware components and development tools.

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for microcontrollers and processors (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/A).
• Develop real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal applications.
• Conduct hardware-software integration and debugging using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Write efficient, well-documented, and maintainable C/C++ code.
• Participate in the architecture and design of new embedded systems.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system testing for embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on schematic design, PCB layout review, and prototyping.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in embedded systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems engineering.

• Design and develop embedded firmware and software for microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32).
• Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and develop low-level drivers and board support packages (BSPs).
• Design and develop hardware interfaces and integrate various sensors and peripherals.
• Create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts (using tools like Altium Designer), and system architecture documentation.
• Write efficient, well-documented, and testable code in C/C++.
• Perform debugging and testing of embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, product managers, and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies to production support.
• Optimize embedded systems for performance, power consumption, and cost.
• Stay current with emerging embedded technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development tools.
• Solid understanding of digital and analog electronics, circuit design, and microcontrollers.
• Experience with hardware description languages (HDL) like VHDL or Verilog is a plus.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Proficiency with lab equipment for testing and debugging embedded systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.