Signal Processing Engineer
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join our team to play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge underwater defence systems that rely on advanced signal processing and mathematical modelling. Youll help translate theoretical models into high-performance safety-critical software deployed in real-world maritime environments. This is a hands-on opportunity to work on some of the UKs most innovative defence software projects where your C expertise and algorithmic thinking will make a direct impact.
Location: Stockport (Manchester)
On-site: 4-5 Days per week
Seniority: Senior (7 years experience)
Clearance: SC clearable (no caveats)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate complex signal processing models into reliable high-performance C software solutions.
- Translate mathematical and algorithmic models into efficient production-quality code.
- Contribute to model-driven engineering combining both autogenerated and manually written code.
- Validate algorithms through MATLAB/Simulink simulation.
- Design and maintain robust software architectures using UML modelling tools (e.g. IBM Rhapsody).
- Apply best practices in static analysis clean coding and version control to ensure maintainable safety-critical software.
- Support continuous improvement across build pipelines testing and software assurance activities.
Qualifications :
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in C with proven experience in complex real-time or safety-critical environments.
- Solid grounding in mathematics and signal processing with practical implementation experience.
- Hands-on knowledge of Linux development including scripting and system configuration.
- Experience with model-driven development and integration of both generated and hand-written code.
- Strong understanding of software build pipelines configuration management (e.g. Git Jira) and containerisation (e.g. Docker).
- Familiarity with software testing including unit testing integration and code validation.
- Understanding of software safety compliance documentation standards and continuous integration practices.
Soft Skills & Collaboration
- Excellent teamwork and communication across multi-disciplinary environments.
- Strong leadership presence mentoring peers and influencing technical direction.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset with a commitment to quality and safety-critical delivery.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering OR a relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
- Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC)
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with defence domain projects and compliance standards.
- Experience with CI/CD DevOps or software assurance in secure environments.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts virtualisation or infrastructure as code.
- Exposure to requirements management tools and automated testing frameworks.
- Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in emerging technologies and process innovation.
Additional Information :
Why join us
We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN youll 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)
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
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