Software Engineer – Model Based Software Design (MBSD)

ALTEN LTD - UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; 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 LTD - UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with MBSD expertise to join a high-profile aerospace programme. You will verify software design activities and ensure alignment between system and software requirements, using model-based design methodologies.

The role involves independent assessment of artefacts, collaboration with systems, software, and verification engineers, and contributing to technical reviews to support milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defence or highly regulated environments.
• Strong background in MBSD and model-based design.
• Experience reviewing software requirements, architectures and artefacts.
• Knowledge of verification and validation processes.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of HLSR against system requirements.
• Review MBSD simulations and test cases for alignment with software requirements.
• Assess software design artefacts using MBSD methodologies.
• Support software verification and validation throughout the lifecycle.
• Document issues and improvement opportunities; collaborate with engineering teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide recommendations to milestones.

Skills

MBSD

MATLAB/Simulink

Requirements review

V&V processes

Aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree

Military background (equiv.)

Job 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 & 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.

Qualifications

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

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting complex control system development programmes.
• 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.

Additional Information

Why join us?

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.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• 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 at interview.