Sr. Software Engineer (Aerospace)

ALTEN Technology USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Austin, TX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software primarily in C and C++.

You’ll work in embedded and Linux environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to hardware-software integration across aerospace, medical devices, and automotive projects. The role requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years of production experience in C and C++, with strong debugging and testing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/CE/EE.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong C and C++ in production environments; Linux-based development.
• Excellent debugging and testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software in C and C++.
• Implement, debug, and test components in embedded and Linux environments.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software into larger systems.
• Execute unit, integration, and regression tests.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain documentation.

Skills

C programming

C++ development

Linux development

Debugging and testing

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

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.

As a Sr. Software Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software primarily in C and C++.
• Implement, debug, and test software components in embedded and Linux-based environments.
• Analyze software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software into larger system environments.
• Execute unit, integration, and regression testing activities.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
• Support software builds, releases, and ongoing product sustainment efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to software development and testing.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.Strong programming experience in C.
• Experience with C++ development in production environments.
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and software testing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Locations: Candidate must sit out of one of these three sites - Westminster, CO, El Segundo, CA, or Austin, TX

Salary Range: $130K - $170K

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

Note:

Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

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.