Senior Embedded C++ Engineer – Real-Time Defense Systems

ALTEN LTD - UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop mission-critical embedded software in London. The role demands expertise in embedded C++, with a focus on real-time systems and software robustness. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in regulated environments and must be able to obtain SC clearance. The position offers various benefits, including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with embedded C++ (C++11/14/17 or later).
• Proven background delivering software in defence, safety-critical, or regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of real-time software constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ software for real-time systems.
• Contribute to development in safety-regulated environments.
• Support unit, integration, and system-level testing.

Skills

Embedded C++

Defence sector expertise

Deterministic software behavior

Debugging complex systems

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering

Job description

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop mission-critical embedded software in London. The role demands expertise in embedded C++, with a focus on real-time systems and software robustness. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in regulated environments and must be able to obtain SC clearance. The position offers various benefits, including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.