Embedded Software Engineer ALTEN UK

Owen Thomas B Corp; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and maintain real-time C++ software for secure, high‑reliability communication systems. You will work across embedded platforms, ensuring robustness, determinism, and strong traceability in a regulated environment.

The role is based in Crawley with on-site work 4 days a week, requiring senior-level expertise and eligibility for UK SC clearance. A military background and experience with defence projects are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Eligible to hold UK SC Security Clearance or already cleared.
• Experience with embedded C++ for high-reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for real-time comms and signal processing.
• Develop software for embedded communication modules and RF-adjacent components.
• Conduct debugging, optimisation, and performance testing on embedded targets.

Skills

C++ (embedded)

embedded debugging

performance optimisation

secure coding practices

requirements traceability

system-level testing

UK SC Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering/Computer Science

Relevant technical military background (or equivalent)

Tools

Linux kernel drivers

CI/CD tooling

model-based design

static analysis tools

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer Overview

• Company Name: ALTEN UK
• Job Role: Embedded Software Engineer
• Qualifications: Not specified
• Category: I
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Crawley, England, United Kingdom

What we’re looking for

• 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 inSoftware Engineering,Computer Science, or related disciplineor relevanttechnical military backgroundwith equivalent experience.
• Must be eligible to hold or already holdUK SC Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with Linux kernel drivers
• Experience with communication stacks, DSP concepts, or RF?adjacent technologies.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, model?based design, or static analysis tools.
• Background in defence, avionics, or secure?systems engineering.

What you'll get

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

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 personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• 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 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.

The role

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.

Location: Crawley

On?site: 4 days per week

Seniority: Senior (8+ years of experience)

Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Produce clear and traceable design specifications, requirements, and documentation aligned with regulated development practices.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding standards, governance policies, and safety?critical development procedures.
• Support integration activities with wider engineering teams and contribute to architecture and design reviews.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong communication skills for cross?discipline collaboration.
• Ability to work rigorously within regulated environments.
• Proactive, problem?solving mindset with attention to detail.

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