Electronics Engineer

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10 months ago
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Senior Electronics Engineer - IoT & Telematics
Location: Belfast
Salary: Up to £55,000
Benefits: Private Healthcare | 5% Bonus | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Are you an experienced electronics engineer ready to shape the future of connected technology? Join a global leader in vehicle and asset telematics, delivering cutting-edge IoT solutions for the logistics and transportation industries.

KO2's client, a prominent technology company with a strong presence in Belfast who is at the forefront of LTE, BLE, wireless communication, and advanced telematics systems. Their innovative portfolio includes everything from solar-powered trackers to video telematics and smart sensing solutions.

The Role:

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll take ownership of hardware design for next-generation telematics and IoT devices. You'll work with technologies such as GNSS, LTE/cellular, BLE, CANbus, and a wide range of sensors. Projects will focus on developing battery- and solar-powered devices using Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout.

You'll contribute to varied and meaningful projects, including:

Asset tracking: Solar-powered devices with BLE/RS232 communication
Vehicle data systems: CANbus integration for driving behaviour and diagnostics
Video telematics: Supporting dashcams and front-end interfacesWhat We're Looking For:

A strong background in electronics design, particularly for IoT or telematics applications
Experience with GNSS, LTE/cellular, BLE, CANbus, and sensor integration
Proficient in PCB design using Altium
Experience developing low-power, battery or solar-operated hardware
Bonus: Familiarity with RS232 and other wireless communication technologiesWhat You'll Get:

Private medical insurance
Annual bonus of 5%
Hybrid working: 3 days in the Belfast office, 2 days from home
The chance to work on products shaping the future of transportation and logisticsIf you're passionate about electronics and want to make a real-world impact through intelligent, connected devices, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and become part of a pioneering team transforming global telematics

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