Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description
Product Cybersecurity & Firmware EngineerNottingham area (Hybrid WFH) | £60,000 - £70,000KO2 is working with a well-established, global manufacturer of high-tech electronic products to appoint a Senior Product Cybersecurity & Firmware Engineer. This hands-on, senior role embeds cybersecurity and secure networking capability across a leading-edge product portfolio, sitting at the intersection of embedded engineering and product compliance.The RoleYou'll lead cybersecurity assessment and remediation while directly contributing to the design, development, and validation of secure, network-connected product features - working closely with firmware, hardware, test, compliance, and quality teams to keep products ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead cybersecurity assessments: identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and remediationsDesign and implement secure, network-connected product functionality, including and RFC-based networkingWrite, review, and maintain production code for cybersecurity and network featuresSupport compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act, EN18031, and IEC 62443, including technical documentationInvestigate and resolve vulnerabilities; support patching and secure update strategies(Desired) Provide technical leadership and best-practice guidance across engineering teamsWhat We're Looking ForEssential:5+ years' embedded software/systems engineering, including production code delivery, in a relevant wireless or high-tech industryExperience with network-connected products and protocols (TCP/IP, secure communications/cybersecurity feature implementationEmbedded C or C++ 11/14RTOS experience (ThreadX, Azure RTOS, or FreeRTOS)Bare-metal development and low-level driver experienceFamiliarity with cybersecurity standards/frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443)Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skillsDesirable:Awareness of the Cyber Resilience Act and connected-product regulationsExperience supporting compliance, certification, or customer cybersecurity requestsARM Cortex-M / STM32 experienceExposure to SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, DMAHardware test and debug experienceQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.Package: £60,000-£70,000 DOE | 37.5 hrs/week | Hybrid | Well-resourced team delivering a genuinely leading-edge development programme.Get in touch with KO2 today with an up to date CV for a confidential conversation.TPBN1_UKTJ