Integration & Verification Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Join our team as an Integration & Verification Engineer and take a leading role in ensuring the reliability and performance of complex embedded systems for defence applications. You will focus on integration testing at the system level designing and executing comprehensive test plans for both automation and manual testing. Your expertise in Red Hat Linux BASH scripting and virtualization technologies will be critical in validating hardware-software components and optimizing sonar applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence projects where precision compliance and innovation are paramount.

Location: Manchester (Stockport)
On-site: 5 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct integration testing at the system level for hardware and software components in embedded systems.
• Design execute and maintain test plans for both automation and manual testing scenarios.
• Utilize BASH scripting and Red Hat Linux to streamline testing processes and environments.
• Leverage virtualization and Docker for efficient deployment and testing of containerized applications.
• Identify troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing to ensure systems meet rigorous performance and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and optimize sonar applications and embedded systems.

Qualifications :

Required Skills

• 5 years of experience in integration testing within complex embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux BASH scripting and virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience in automation testing complemented by manual testing expertise.
• Proficiency with Docker for containerized applications.
• Proven ability to write comprehensive test plans and execute system-level validation.
• Experience in testing within defence or sonar systems domains is highly desirable.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electronics Engineering or relevant technical/military background with equivalent hands-on experience.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks for hardware-software integration.
• Knowledge of defence standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
• Exposure to sonar systems or related defence applications.

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)

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. 

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time