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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aalto
- **Location:** Orpington, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, DO-178B
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-engineer/45120371

## About the Role

and passionate group of people - Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.About The RoleAs a Software Engineer, you'll develop robust, safety-critical software for airborne systems, working hands-on with complex engineering challenges where quality, reliability and precision matter.You'll work primarily in C, with opportunities to use C++ and Python, contributing across requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification and qualification. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving real-world engineering problems, collaborating across disciplines and seeing their work progress from concept through to aircraft-level application.If you're motivated by meaningful technical work, high standards and the opportunity to contribute to pioneering aerospace programmes, this is a chance to make a visible impact in a highly collaborative engineering environment.Responsibilities to include:· Design, develop, test and maintain high-quality software for safety-critical airborne
systems, primarily using C, with C++ and Python where appropriate.· Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to implementation, integration, verification and qualification.· Work closely with Systems, Hardware, Test and Flight Operations teams to solve aircraft-level challenges and deliver integrated engineering solutions.· Support software integration, debugging, test automation and evidence generation for qualification and certification activities.· Participate in technical reviews, challenge assumptions constructively and help strengthen engineering best practice.· Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.Skills and Knowledge Required· Practical software engineering experience, ideally including 3+ years in aerospace or another safety-critical environment.· Experience contributing to airborne software development within a DO-178C environment, including requirements, design,
implementation, integration and verification.· Strong C programming skills, with experience in C++ and Python.· Experience working with embedded, real-time or resource-constrained software systems.· Familiarity with software requirements management, verification, traceability and configuration management processes.· Strong problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills, with the ability to work methodically through complex technical issues.· A collaborative communication style and the confidence to work effectively with engineers from multiple disciplines.· Awareness of related standards such as DO-330, DO-331, DO-332, DO-333, ARP4754A/B, DO-278, DEF STAN 00-55 or DEF STAN 00-56 would be advantageous.Why This Role Stands Out· You'll work on meaningful software that directly supports advanced aircraft systems.· You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team where software, hardware, systems and operations come together.· You'll have the opportunity to broaden your



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