Senior Signal Processing Engineer

ALTEN; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised career path

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Signal Processing Engineer to develop innovative software solutions for underwater defence systems. The role demands expertise in C++, signal processing, and an understanding of safety-critical compliance. Candidates should possess a related degree and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Join a passionate team committed to technological advancement and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in signal processing or software engineering.
• Hands-on knowledge of Linux, including scripting.
• Experience in safety-critical software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate signal processing models into C++ software.
• Validate algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink simulations.
• Design and maintain robust software architectures.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Mathematics and signal processing

Linux development

Model-driven development

Software build pipelines

Software testing

Software safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Signal Processing

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

Docker

IBM Rhapsody

Job description

Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Location: Stockport (Manchester)

On-site: Monday – Friday

Seniority: Senior (8+ years’ experience)

Clearance: SC clearable (no caveats)

We are looking for an excellent engineer who can play a pivotal role in developing cutting‑edge underwater defence systems that rely on advanced signal processing and mathematical modelling. You’ll translate theoretical models into high‑performance, safety‑critical software deployed in real‑world maritime environments. This hands‑on opportunity involves working on some of the UK’s most innovative defence software projects where your C++ expertise and algorithmic thinking will make a direct impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate complex signal processing models into reliable, high‑performance C++ software solutions.
• Translate mathematical and algorithmic models into efficient, production‑quality code.
• Contribute to model‑driven engineering, combining both autogenerated and manually written code.
• Validate algorithms through MATLAB/Simulink simulation.
• Design and maintain robust software architectures using UML modelling tools (e.g. IBM Rhapsody).
• Apply best practices in static analysis, clean coding, and version control to ensure maintainable, safety‑critical software.
• Support continuous improvement across build pipelines, testing, and software assurance activities.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in C++ with proven experience in complex, real‑time or safety‑critical environments.
• Solid grounding in mathematics and signal processing, with practical implementation experience.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Linux development, including scripting and system configuration.
• Experience with model‑driven development and integration of generated and hand‑written code.
• Strong understanding of software build pipelines, configuration management (e.g. Git, Jira), and containerisation (e.g. Docker).
• Familiarity with software testing, including unit testing, integration, and code validation.
• Understanding of software safety compliance, documentation standards, and continuous integration practices.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent teamwork and communication across multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Strong leadership presence – mentoring peers and influencing technical direction.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with a commitment to quality and safety‑critical delivery.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Signal Processing, or a related discipline – or a relevant technical military background with equivalent hands‑on engineering experience.
• Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with defence domain projects and compliance standards.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, or software assurance in secure environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, virtualisation, or infrastructure as code.
• Exposure to requirements management tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in emerging technologies and process innovation.

Additional Information

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your aspirations. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• 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.
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team building.
• Flexible way of working (role dependent).

This role will 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.