ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today! Join our team to develop embedded C++ software for high‑reliability communication and information‑exchange systems used in defence environments. You’ll contribute to next‑generation communication and signal‑processing technologies , working across embedded platforms that demand robustness , security , and deterministic performance . This role is ideal for an engineer experienced in embedded C++ who enjoys contributing to complex systems that underpin secure and mission‑critical operations. Design, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for real‑time communication and signal‑processing systems. Develop and support software for embedded communication modules, modems, and RF‑adjacent components. Conduct debugging, optimisation, and performance testing across embedded targets to ensure reliability under operational loads. Ensure adherence to secure coding standards , governance policies, and safety‑critical development procedures. Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded systems (C++11/14/17). Experience in embedded development for communications or signalling systems (modems, radios, data links, or similar). Familiarity with embedded debugging , performance optimisation , and hardware‑software interaction. Understanding of secure coding practices , configuration management, and development governance. Experience with requirements traceability , verification, and system‑level testing. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering , Computer Science , or related discipline or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience. Must be eligible to hold or already hold UK SC Security Clearance . Familiarity with embedded Linux or RTOS environments. Experience with CI/CD tooling, model‑based design, or static analysis tools. At ALTEN, you’ll 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. A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries Private Medical Insurance Cycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programme Life insurance & Pension Scheme 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. This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.
Senior Embedded Software engineer Senior Embedded Software engineer in Crawley employer: ALTEN
ALTEN is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth through engaging projects in the space industry, alongside a supportive environment that values creativity and technological advancement. Join us to be part of a team that not only drives significant impact but also prioritises your career development and well-being.
