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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ALTEN
- **Location:** Plymouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £41,816.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Real Time Systems, SC Clearance, Software Performance
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5830162383

## About the Role

On-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week
Seniority: 5+ Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

## Description

This is an opportunity to develop software for advanced embedded and real-time applications within a highly innovative engineering environment. You will contribute throughout the software lifecycle, supporting system integration, verification activities, and the delivery of high-quality software solutions., * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications.

 * Support software architecture, coding, testing, and verification activities.
 * Integrate software with hardware platforms and wider system architectures.
 * Debug and optimise software performance across target environments.
 * Produce and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.
 * Collaborate with systems, electronics, and test engineering teams.


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