Sr. Software Engineer (Aerospace)

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Westminster, CA is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance software primarily in C and C++ within embedded and Linux environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to builds, releases, and product sustainment.

You bring a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, CS, or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in professional software development, with strong debugging and testing skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or EE or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience; strong C and C++ in production.
• Experience in Linux-based development environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting and software testing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

Debugging

Testing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux development environments

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.

Salary Range

$130K - $170K

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.