Embedded Software Engineer III

ALTEN Technology USA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software across the product lifecycle. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to meet regulatory requirements while supporting high‑reliability systems.

The role emphasizes verification, tracing requirements, and adherence to safety standards (DO-178/IEC 61508) with a focus on quality, efficiency, and ongoing process improvement. U.S. Person status may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience developing embedded software systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded microcontroller architectures, hardware interfaces, and system operation.
• Experience developing software in compliance with functional safety or design assurance standards such as DO-178 or IEC 61508.
• Advanced proficiency in the C programming language.
• Experience using source code management and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software from concept through product release and ongoing support.
• Create, review, and manage software requirements with complete traceability.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality source code according to coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software on target hardware and simulations.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective solutions.
• Utilize software analysis tools to evaluate memory, timing, stack usage, and coverage.
• Develop verification strategies and test plans to validate requirements.
• Support software validation activities by documenting and resolving verification issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant product development.
• Assist with customer/regulatory audits by preparing technical documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance software quality and efficiency.

Skills

Embedded software

C programming

Debugging

Traceability

DO-178 IEC61508

Version control

Cross-functional

Verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Tools

MISRA C

Source control tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries,we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Position Summary

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries,we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Position Summary

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software throughout the entire product development lifecycle. This role works closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure software meets technical, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting high‑reliability embedded systems. The engineer will also contribute to software verification, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement in a regulated development environment.

U.S. Person status required as defined by applicable export control regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software from concept through product release and ongoing support.
• Create, review, and manage software requirements while ensuring complete traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and maintain high‑quality source code in accordance with established coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software on both target hardware and simulated environments.
• Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective solutions.
• Utilize software analysis tools to evaluate performance metrics, including memory utilization, processor timing, stack usage, and code coverage.
• Develop software verification strategies and test plans to validate functional and performance requirements.
• Support software validation activities by analyzing, documenting, and resolving verification issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful product development and compliance with project objectives.
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and internal audits by preparing technical documentation and providing engineering support.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance software quality, reliability, and development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience developing embedded software systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded microcontroller architectures, hardware interfaces, and system operation.
• Experience developing software in compliance with functional safety or design assurance standards such as DO-178 or IEC 61508.
• Advanced proficiency in the C programming language.
• Experience using source code management and version control systems.
• Familiarity with application lifecycle management tools supporting requirements management, traceability, verification, validation, and issue tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve software issues in embedded environments using hardware targets and simulation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to support long‑term engineering programs throughout extended product development cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of MISRA C coding guidelines and best practices.
• Familiarity with power electronics principles and embedded control systems.
• Experience preparing technical presentations and participating in customer or regulatory audits.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and hardware documentation.
• Experience supporting the development of electrical power systems for military or aerospace applications.
• U.S. Person status as defined by applicable export control regulations.

Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.