Embedded Software Engineer

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., We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

On-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week Seniority: 5+ Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance., * Proven experience developing embedded software using C and/or C++ within complex engineering environments.

• Experience working with Linux-based or real-time operating systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and lifecycle development processes.
• Experience integrating software with hardware platforms and supporting system-level integration activities.
• Knowledge of software verification, validation, debugging, and performance optimisation techniques.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong technical documentation and review capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Git or similar version control tools.
• Knowledge of sensor integration and data processing applications.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience working within requirements-driven engineering environments.

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!