At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop embedded software for next-gen submarine technology and tackle real-time system challenges.
- Company: Join ALTEN UK, a global leader in engineering innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and personalised support to reach your potential.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects that shape the future of defence technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in embedded software development with C++ and safety-critical standards.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
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ALTEN UK is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to join our engineering team supporting a long-term defence programme involving high-precision optical systems. You will play a key role in the development of embedded software for next-generation submarine technology. This role is suited to engineers who thrive on hands-on technical work, real-time system challenges, and building software that operates in mission-critical environments.
- Develop and integrate embedded real-time software using C++, targeting PIC-based microcontrollers.
- Perform hands-on coding, debugging, and low-level hardware interaction to support system integration activities.
- Ensure all software components align with project-specific and defence industry safety standards.
- Work with DOORS to manage and trace requirements throughout the full software lifecycle.
- Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and continuous improvement of development processes.
5+ years’ experience in embedded software development using C++ in real-time systems.
- Experience working to safety-critical software standards such as DO-178C or MISRA.
- Proficient in software development lifecycle activities including design, integration, and testing.
- Understanding of low-level drivers, firmware, and hardware/software interfacing.
- Familiarity with configuration management and debugging tools in embedded environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
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- A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers.
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
- A competitive salary.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits.
- Flexible way of working (role dependent).
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