Control and Software Validation Lead

As a Controls & Software Validation Lead you will join our Brentwood team to support our activities within the alternative fuels marine and industrial engineering sectors. 

You will lead the capture validation and delivery of software requirements for advanced control systems across innovative engineering projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams you will drive software verification activities support certification efforts and ensure that control system functionality is thoroughly tested and validated before deployment into operational environments. 

• Location: Brentwood
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid- Level (5-9 years of experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to capture refine and manage hardware and software requirements
• Produce certification-ready documentation covering functional specifications safety logic interlocks and software testing activities
• Develop and integrate PLC and ECU source code into released software modules
• Develop and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies and test cases
• Coordinate software validation activities with engineers and technicians
• Act as the interface between software engineering and test teams to resolve technical and integration issues
• Support safety assessments risk analysis activities and requirements capture exercises
• Monitor and analyse system performance data from deployed applications
• Manage data logging and performance monitoring activities
• Work closely with Project Managers and Principal Engineers to ensure software deliverables meet programme schedules
• Support wider technical activities across the business as required

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in software development software validation requirements management or control systems engineering
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Practical experience with SIL and/or HIL testing environments
• Ability to translate customer and engineering requirements into testable specifications
• Experience supporting regulatory certification or audit-driven projects
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to manage software requirements through the full development lifecycle
• Experience working independently while collaborating effectively within project teams

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• 510 years of relevant technical experience in software development validation controls engineering or requirements management
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments
• Understanding of structured software development and verification processes

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink
• Knowledge of PLCs ECUs and embedded control systems
• Familiarity with safety and risk assessment methodologies such as FMEA HAZID and HAZOP
• Experience supporting certification and approval activities
• Knowledge of alternative fuel propulsion marine industrial or energy 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. 

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