Senior Application Developer – Control Systems & Powertrain

ALTEN; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Application Developer in Control Systems to strengthen our powertrain focused engineering teams in Sweden. You will develop, verify, and optimize control system functions for modern powertrain technologies across the product lifecycle, from concept to field support.

The role combines model‑based software development with hands‑on testing in rigs and vehicles within an agile team, requiring 5+ years in embedded software and a strong background in C and Python.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience in automotive propulsion domains.
• Strong background in C and Python programming.
• Educational background in electrical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, review, and verify embedded control functions for powertrain and propulsion systems.
• Troubleshooting and performing root‑cause analysis on embedded software issues and recommending improvements.
• Collaborating with calibration engineers, system architects, and hardware teams on system design and engineering tasks.
• Ensuring quality, performance, and readiness before software release.
• Supporting model‑based software engineering and verification methods.
• Conducting functional tests in rigs and vehicles to validate system behavior.

Skills

C programming

Python

Control theory

Real-time embedded

Mechatronics

Thermodynamics

Chemistry

Education

B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Join ALTEN and help shape the future of powertrain technology!

ALTEN is looking for a Senior Application Developer in Control Systems to strengthen our powertrain-focused engineering teams. If you want to work at the forefront of automotive innovation and contribute to advanced propulsion and energy‑efficient solutions, this role is for you.

In this position, you will develop, verify, and optimize control system functions for modern powertrain technologies—such as combustion engines, hybrid systems, electrified propulsion, and various aftertreatment or thermal management systems. You will work end‑to‑end across the product lifecycle: from concept development and advanced engineering to continuous improvement and field support.

Your work will be hands‑on and varied, combining model‑based software development with testing in both rigs and vehicles. You will be part of an agile development team, planning and delivering high‑quality solutions together in short sprints.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Designing, implementing, reviewing, and verifying embedded control functions for powertrain and propulsion systems.
• Troubleshooting and performing root‑cause analysis on embedded software issues and recommending improvements.
• Participating in system design and engineering tasks in collaboration with calibration engineers, system architects, and hardware teams.
• Ensuring quality, performance, and readiness before software release.
• Supporting method and process development in model‑based software engineering and verification.
• Conducting functional tests in rigs and vehicles to validate system behavior under real conditions.

We believe you have:

Education

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, ideally within powertrain, propulsion control, combustion engines, hybrid systems, or related automotive domains.

Technical Skills

• Programming experience in C and Python.
• Good understanding of control theory and real‑time embedded systems.
• Basic knowledge of mechatronics, thermodynamics, or chemistry applicable to powertrain systems.

Soft Skills

• Excellent teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Analytical mindset with great attention to detail.
• Passion for technology and continuous improvement.

Meritorious / Nice to Have

• Experience with diagnostics, emission strategies, or system engineering within powertrain.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest technology and IT consulting companies with over 57,000 employees in nearly 30 countries. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of the most prestigious companies in all sectors, such as Automotive, Defense, Energy & Environment, Industry, Public services & Government and Life Sciences. In Sweden, we are about 1300 committed employees with 9 offices in 9 cities - from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north.

For the fifth year in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden's most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen, an award for employers that offer unique career and development opportunities.

Welcome to read more about us at alten.se