Company Description 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 and support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world‑today. Join us and start building tomorrow's world today! Job Description Join our team as a Senior Embedded Communications and Integration Engineer and play a key role in delivering complex, mission‑critical systems within the defence sector. This role sits at the intersection of embedded software, communications, and system integration, supporting the integration of imposed COTS/MOTS equipment into larger, safety‑critical architectures. You will work in a hands‑on engineering environment, translating between dissimilar communication standards, debugging real hardware in the lab, and supporting system de‑risking activities in close collaboration with systems and electronics teams. Location: Stevenage On‑site: Remote with occasional site visits Seniority: Senior (8+ years' experience) Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and document application‑level drivers for imposed COTS/MOTS equipment Implement and validate communications translations across multiple protocols (e.g. Ethernet, CAN, Modbus) Support lab‑based integration, compatibility testing, and system bring‑up activities Identify, diagnose, and resolve interoperability and communications issues early in the integration lifecycle Work closely with the Systems Architect to close technical risks and support architectural decisions Interface with electronics and software SMEs to agree and implement low‑level integration solutions Required Skills Strong background as an embedded software or systems integration engineer Excellent low‑level software capability using C and/or C++ Experience working with black‑box COTS/MOTS equipment and vendor‑supplied APIs Proven hands‑on lab and debug experience using tools such as logic analysers, protocol sniffers, and similar Demonstrated experience translating between dissimilar communications standards Background delivering solutions in defence, avionics, or other safety‑critical environments Soft Skills details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Embedded Software and Integration Engineer employer: ALTEN
ALTEN is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where passionate engineers collaborate on innovative projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. Located in Broughton, employees benefit from a personalised career path, ongoing learning opportunities, and a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages growth. With a range of benefits including private medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to the Armed Forces community, ALTEN is dedicated to creating a rewarding and meaningful workplace for all its team members.
