Electronic Software Team Leader

Electronics Software Team Leader - Sheffield (Hybrid) - £55,000
KO2's client is hiring an Electronics Software Team Leader to guide a small but growing multidisciplinary team, combining embedded software know-how with real-world control design. This hybrid role, based in Sheffield, offers a fantastic opportunity to influence future technology in a business that's moving quickly towards connected systems and smarter infrastructure.
We're looking for an experienced electronics engineer who brings strong hands-on skills in embedded software, plus some exposure to PLC programming and practical control system design. You'll be the go-to person for mentoring junior team members, code reviews, and setting up clear engineering processes, while still staying technically active.
The ideal candidate is someone who understands how to deliver real-world solutions - not just from a textbook - and who's excited about shaping a team and product roadmap as we move toward more cloud-connected, intelligent systems.
Your responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of engineers working across embedded software and electronics
Design, review, and maintain embedded software for control systems
Review and support PLC code development, particularly structured text
Bring practical experience in whole-system control design - not just isolated components
Collaborate cross-...