Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

Were looking for a Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical embedded systems for advanced defence technologies. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team you will be responsible for designing developing integrating and debugging real-time software solutions collaborating closely with hardware engineers to deliver high-performance embedded products. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems throughout the full software lifecycle from concept and architecture through to integration verification and deployment.

Location: Reading
On-site Requirement: 2-3 Days Per Week
Seniority: 5 Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain real-time embedded software using modern C.
• Integrate software components algorithms and third-party solutions into embedded products.
• Support software integration onto target hardware including board bring-up and hardware-software debugging activities.
• Collaborate with systems hardware and software engineering teams to develop robust technical solutions.
• Translate system and functional requirements into software designs and implementations.
• Perform software verification debugging testing and fault investigation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to software architecture design reviews and technical decision-making.
• Support Agile development activities and drive continuous improvement across the software engineering function.

Qualifications :

Required Skills

• Strong commercial experience developing embedded software using C.
• Experience developing real-time software for embedded systems within complex engineering environments.
• Knowledge of embedded operating systems such as VxWorks SafeRTOS Embedded Linux or similar RTOS platforms.
• Experience integrating software onto hardware platforms and supporting hardware bring-up activities.
• Understanding of low-level embedded communication interfaces such as UART SPI I2C GPIO CANbus timers and interrupt-driven systems.
• Experience debugging software on both target hardware and simulated development environments.
• Ability to work across the full software development lifecycle in a structured engineering environment.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach with strong ownership of technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical complexity and ambiguity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within defence aerospace or other safety-critical industries.
• Knowledge of software development for resource-constrained embedded processors.
• Experience with Agile Scrum delivery methodologies and participation in Agile ceremonies.
• Familiarity with configuration management branching strategies release management and software baselining tools.
• Experience using static analysis unit testing integration testing simulators and emulators.
• Experience contributing to software architecture technical leadership or mentoring activities within engineering teams.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• 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)

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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time