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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ALTEN
- **Location:** Plymouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Software Verification, Git, SC Clearance, Software Performance
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225460469/embedded-software-engineer

## 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., * 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.

## 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., 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.


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