Embedded Software Engineer

Join our team as an Embedded Software Engineer and play a key role in developing cutting-edge embedded solutions for aviation and defence applications. You will work on STM32 microcontroller-based systems designing coding and integrating software to support advanced antenna platforms. Your expertise in C and STM32 CUBE will be critical in delivering robust high-performance embedded systems that meet the rigorous demands of the defence sector.

Location: Reading
On-site: 4 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for STM32 microcontrollers focusing on performance reliability and integration.
• Design code and test firmware using C and STM32 CUBE.
• Integrate embedded solutions onto the platform ensuring seamless functionality and compliance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware systems and test engineers) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Support debugging optimization and validation of embedded systems.
• Contribute to documentation peer reviews and continuous improvement of embedded software processes.

Qualifications :

Required Skills

• 4 years of experience in embedded software development with a focus on STM32 microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in C and STM32 CUBE development environment
• Hands-on experience with microcontroller integration bare-metal programming and platform-level testing.
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and low-level programming.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment adhering to defence/aerospace standards.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to quality compliance and continuous learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary 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

• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS Zephyr etc.) and embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN SPI I2C UART).
• Familiarity with defence or aviation standards (DO-178C MISRA C).
• Exposure to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

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