Firmware & Electronics Test Engineer

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Firmware & Electronics Test Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £45,000

About the Company

KO2's client is a small but rapidly growing technology business based in Edinburgh, specialising in the design and development of innovative electronic devices for the IoT industry. With a strong pipeline of new products and increasing demand, they are expanding their engineering team and looking for a talented Firmware & Electronics Test Engineer to support their next phase of growth.

The Role

This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and quality of cutting-edge IoT devices. You'll work closely with firmware, hardware, and product teams to develop and execute robust test strategies across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement test plans for embedded firmware and electronic hardware

Design automated and manual test systems for IoT devices

Perform functional, regression, and system-level testing

Debug and diagnose faults across firmware and hardware interfaces

Collaborate with design engineers to improve testability and product quality

Document test procedures, results, and validation reports

Support continuous integration and automated testing environmentsSkills & Experience Required

Experience testing embedded systems (firmware + electronics)

Strong understanding of microcontrollers and embedded C/C++

Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.)

Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting (Python or similar)

Strong problem-solving and debugging skillsDesirable Skills

Experience with wireless connected devices

Understanding of hardware design principlesWhat's on Offer

Opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative company

Work on cutting-edge products from concept to production

Collaborative and agile engineering environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Real scope for career progression as the company scalesApply Now or contact KO2 Recruitment for more information

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