Software Engineer – Model Based Software Design (MBSD)

ALTEN; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN, a global engineering consultancy, seeks a Software Engineer with MBSD experience to join an aerospace programme in the Midlands. You will review software design artefacts, ensure traceability between system and software requirements, and support verification activities across the development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in software engineering, strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, and prior experience in regulated environments. Willingness to obtain BPSS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace, defence or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong MBSD background and model-based design experience.
• Experience reviewing software requirements, architectures and artefacts.
• Knowledge of software verification and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of High-Level Software Requirements against system-level requirements.
• Review model-based simulations and test cases for alignment with software requirements.
• Assess artefacts developed using Model Based Software Design methodologies.
• Support software verification and validation throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and document design issues and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with systems, software and verification engineers to maintain best practices.
• Contribute to technical reviews and provide recommendations to milestones.

Skills

Model Based Software Design

MATLAB/Simulink

Aerospace/Defence experience

Software requirements review

Software verification & validation

MBSD review artefacts

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Military background with equivalent hands‑on experience

Tools

None

Job description

Software Engineer – Model Based Software Design (MBSD)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Region: Midlands

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 & 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!

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in Model Based Software Design (MBSD) to join a high-profile engineering programme within the aerospace sector. This role will focus on the review and verification of software design activities, ensuring compliance between system requirements, software requirements, and model-based software implementations.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the independent assessment and review of software artefacts developed using model-based design methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct reviews of High-Level Software Requirements (HLSR) against system-level user requirements.
• Review model-based software simulations and associated test cases to ensure alignment with software requirements.
• Assess software design artefacts developed using Model Based Software Design methodologies.
• Support software verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify and document design issues, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and verification engineers to ensure engineering best practices are maintained.
• Contribute to technical reviews and provide recommendations to support delivery milestones.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience within aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Strong experience working with Model Based Software Design (MBSD).
• Experience reviewing software requirements, software architectures, and software design artefacts.
• Strong understanding of software verification and validation processes.
• Excellent knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience carrying out technical review activities and providing independent engineering assessments.
• Approximately 5 to 9 years of relevant software engineering experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, or relevant military background with equivalent hands‑on experience
• Knowledge of model-based development lifecycles within safety‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with requirements‑based engineering approaches.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Security Clearance:

Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.

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
• 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.