Electronics Engineer

Electronic Engineer Location: Newcastle (office-based) Salary: Up to £50,000 KO2's client is an exciting, fast-growing start-up developing next-generation IoT connected devices. They're building smart, connected hardware from the ground up, and are now looking for an Electronic Engineer to join their small, hands-on team as they take new products from concept through to production. The Role This is a genuinely broad, hands-on Electronic Engineer role within a start-up environment, where you'll be involved across the full hardware development lifecycle for connected products - from initial concept and circuit design, through prototyping and test, to supporting the move into production. You'll work closely with firmware and mechanical engineers to deliver fully integrated, connected devices, and will have real influence over design decisions as the product range develops. This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and wants the autonomy that comes with working in a small, agile team. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop electronic hardware for new IoT connected products, from concept through to productionSchematic capture and PCB layout for mixed-signal, wireless-enabled designsSelect and integrate wireless communication modules and protocols (e.g. BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, cellular IoT)Build and test prototypes, diagnosing and resolving hardware issuesWork closely with firmware and mechanical engineers to deliver fully integrated productsSupport compliance and certification activity (EMC, radio compliance) as products move toward productionContribute to design-for-manufacture considerations ahead of scale-upGet involved across the full product lifecycle within a small, fast-moving teamEssential ExperienceDegree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineSolid experience in analogue and digital circuit designHands-on PCB design and layout experience, from schematic capture through to production outputsComfortable working across the full development lifecycle, from concept through prototyping to productionA flexible, hands-on approach suited to a fast-moving start-up environmentDesirable ExperienceExperience with wireless communication technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, cellular IoT)Exposure to low-power design techniques for battery-powered devicesUnderstanding of EMC and radio compliance/certification requirementsEmbedded C / firmware exposureCAD tools such as Altium DesignerWhat's On OfferA salary of up to £50,000The chance to join an ambitious start-up at an exciting stage of growthGenuine ownership and influence over product design decisionsA collaborative, fast-paced working environment How to Apply If you're keen to get in on the ground floor of an exciting IoT start-up and help shape the next generation of connected products, contact Andrew Knight or Laurence Powell from KO2 Engineering & Technical Recruitment for all the details.JBRP1_UKTJ