Electronics Software Engineer

Role: Electronics Software Engineer Location: Oldham Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits Are you an Electronics Engineer with a passion for innovation and embedded systems? KO2's client - a global leader in advanced security and defence technologies - is expanding their team and looking for a talented engineer to help design and deliver world-class protection systems used in some of the most high-security environments on the planet. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that combine electronics, embedded software, and mechanical design to defend against modern threats such as drones, blasts, and ballistic attacks. About the Company Our client is a leading name in the high-security systems industry, with a turnover of over £50 million and a reputation for excellence in drone defence, blast mitigation, and perimeter protection. Despite their global reach, they maintain a family-oriented culture where every team member is valued and supported. You'll join a close-knit engineering team where collaboration and innovation go hand-in-hand, and where personal growth is genuinely encouraged. The Role As an Electronics Engineer, you'll work across both hardware and embedded software, contributing to the design, test, and integration of mission-critical security systems. You'll collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to deliver robust, field-proven solutions designed for some of the toughest conditions imaginable. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits. * Develop embedded software, splitting time between hardware and firmware design. * Manage and program microelectronics for I/O control and system integration. * Participate in high-security system testing, including blast and ballistic validation. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complete, integrated security solutions. * Support the ongoing growth and mentoring within the electronics engineering team. What You'll Bring * Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design. * Proven embedded software development skills (C/C++ preferred). * Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and system integration. * A British passport (required for security clearance). * Passion for working on low-volume, high-performance systems where innovation and reliability are key