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Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Up to £65,000 per annum
Permanent, Full-Time

KO2's client, a specialist in designing intrinsically safe embedded systems for use in challenging and high-reliability environments - including cutting-edge avionics applications - is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Northallerton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a safety-critical development environment and wants to be part of a company that's making a real impact in aviation technology.

The Role:

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in the full software lifecycle - from requirements and design through to testing and validation - working on embedded systems that are designed to meet stringent intrinsic safety standards for use in avionics.

You'll be working with a close-knit engineering team, developing software that is not only highly reliable but also designed to perform in some of the most demanding environments.

Skills and Experience Required:

Strong experience in embedded C/C++ programming
Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with microcontroller-based system design
Knowledge of low-level hardware interaction, protocols, and debuggingDesirable:

Prior experience in aerospace or avionics sectors
Exposure to formal verification tools or static analysis
Understanding of EMC design considerationsWhy Join?

A unique opportunity to work on intrinsically safe embedded systems used in aerospace applications
Competitive salary up to £65,000
A supportive team culture with a passion for high-integrity engineering
A chance to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company in North YorkshireIf you're an Embedded Software Engineer looking for a technically rewarding role with a company pushing the boundaries of safety and performance in avionics, KO2 would love to hear from you

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