Principal Embedded Systems Engineer

Principal Embedded Systems Engineer Location: Kettering (Flexible Hybrid WFH) Package: 65,000 - 75,000 + 3,600 Tax-Free Bonus (EOT)KO2''s client, a well-established and highly respected design consultancy based in Kettering, is seeking a principal embedded systems engineer to join their close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. This is a rare opportunity to work in an employee-owned trust (EOT) business, offering long-term stability, variety, and a genuine say in how the company is run.The company''s projects span a huge range of industries, from specialist electronics to complex, full-system solutions. You''ll be part of an 8-person core engineering team, collaborating across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical disciplines. As principal embedded systems engineer, you''ll play a pivotal role-balancing hands-on development with technical leadership, project oversight, and direct client interaction.You''ll work on everything from bare-metal C on STM32 MCUs, through to Linux-based embedded applications, Raspberry Pi projects, PCB bring-up, and system integration. The right person will have the gravitas to lead multi-disciplinary teams, while still rolling up their sleeves to write code, debug hardware, and solve real-world engineering challenges.Why join? 65,000 - 75,000 salary for the ideal hire (lower for those developing into the role) 3,600 per year tax-free bonus through the Employee Ownership TrustHybrid working - typically 2 days per week on-site in Kettering (more ..... full job details .....