Senior Embedded C++ Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ software for real-time, mission-critical systems
• Contribute to development within safety-regulated environments, following high-integrity software practices
• Develop and integrate low-level software components and system interfaces
• Support unit, integration, and system-level testing to ensure deterministic and reliable behaviour
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and test engineers to integrate software into complex platforms
• Produce clear and traceable technical documentation suitable for regulated engineering environments

Requirements

• Strong experience with embedded C++ (C++11/14/17 or later)
• Proven background delivering software in defence, safety-critical, or regulated environments
• Solid understanding of real-time software constraints and deterministic behaviour
• Experience contributing to verification, validation, and requirements traceability activities
• Familiarity with configuration management and development lifecycle tooling
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Eligibility to hold UK SC security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to safety-critical standards such as DO-178
• Experience with Ada within high-integrity or regulated systems
• Knowledge of MISRA C/C++ or secure coding practices
• Familiarity with automated testing, static analysis, or CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

About the Company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide, partnering with industry leaders in sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, and Automotive.