Senior Embedded Powertrain Control Systems Engineer

Alten Sverige AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Application Developer in Control Systems to strengthen our powertrain-focused engineering teams. You will develop, verify, and optimize embedded control functions for modern powertrain technologies across engines, hybrids, electrified propulsion, and thermal management.

You will work hands-on in an agile team, combining model-based software development with testing on rigs and in vehicles, and contribute across the product lifecycle from concept to field support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software experience in powertrain or propulsion control.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, or related field.
• Proficient in C and Python; RT embedded systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of control theory and thermodynamics beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, review, and verify embedded control functions for powertrain and propulsion systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on embedded software issues.
• Collaborate with calibration engineers, system architects, and hardware teams.
• Ensure quality, performance, and readiness before software release.
• Support method and process development in model-based software engineering and verification.
• Conduct functional tests in rigs and vehicles to validate system behavior.

Skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / CS / Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

C

Python

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Application Developer in Control Systems to strengthen our powertrain-focused engineering teams. You will develop, verify, and optimize embedded control functions for modern powertrain technologies across engines, hybrids, electrified propulsion, and thermal management.

You will work hands-on in an agile team, combining model-based software development with testing on rigs and in vehicles, and contribute across the product lifecycle from concept to field support.