Embedded Software Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in the Central belt of Scotland. This is a full-time, on-site role with a contract type of Permanent. The compensation ranges from GBP 35,000 to GBP 65,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ software for complex, safety-critical systems
• Apply structured and model-based design approaches to support scalable and maintainable software architectures
• Collaborate closely with systems and hardware engineers to integrate software onto target platforms
• Ensure compliance with safety and coding standards such as DO-178C and MISRA C/C++
• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities within lab-based environments
• Contribute to delivery within an Agile development framework, supporting continuous improvement and quality

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong experience developing C++ software within embedded or safety-critical environments
• Solid grasp of object-oriented design (OOD) principles
• Background working in defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries
• Familiarity with safety-critical development standards (e.g. DO-178C, MISRA C/C++)
• Experience working in Agile teams, using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git-based version control

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline or relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on experience
• Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC)

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Confident communicator within cross-disciplinary engineering teams
• Comfortable working in high-assurance, process-driven environments
• Proactive approach to quality, compliance, and technical ownership

Nice to Have

• Exposure to model-based or UML-driven development, using tools such as IBM Rhapsody or similar
• Experience with requirements or configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Dimension)
• Hands-on involvement in software integration, verification, or lab-based testing
• Background in real-time systems, embedded platforms, or complex system development

We Offer

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

About the Company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.