Embedded Software Engineer

Engage in the development of complex embedded software systems for safetycritical defence and maritime applications with ALTEN Ltd. Join our team as an Embedded Software Engineer where youll work on the design development and integration of highintegrity software using modern C and embedded technologies. Youll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust productionready code that underpins missioncritical systems contributing across the full software development lifecycle within a regulated environment.

Location: Manchester (Stockport)
Onsite: Hybrid up to 4 days per week on site
Seniority: Mid to Senior level roles available
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain embedded software for safetycritical systems
• Produce highquality efficient and maintainable code primarily using C with exposure to C Java and Python
• Work with hardware abstraction layers and lowlevel software components
• Apply highintegrity coding standards such as MISRA JSF HIC and AUTOSAR
• Perform code refactoring unit testing and static analysis to ensure software quality
• Contribute to modeldriven development using UML
• Collaborate within Agile development environments using modern ticketing and versioncontrol tools
• Support integration verification and validation activities across the software lifecycle

Qualifications :

Required Skills

• Strong experience in embedded software development
• Advanced proficiency in C/C within safetycritical or regulated environments
• Experience with unit testing and static analysis
• Knowledge of Linux OS programming and build tooling
• Understanding of realtime systems and realtime signal processing
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking protocols and system architectures
• Experience working with Agile SDLC methodologies

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
• Comfortable working with complex requirements and system constraints
• Proactive mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering Computer Science Electronics Engineering or related discipline or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Java and Python in engineering applications
• Exposure to containerisation and virtualisation technologies
• Experience with CI/CD and build automation tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo
• Familiarity with GitLab JIRA or similar ticketing/versioncontrol systems
• Background in defence aerospace or other safetycritical industries

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. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

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