Senior Embedded Software and Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document application-level drivers for imposed COTS/MOTS equipment
• Implement and validate communications translations across multiple protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, and Modbus
• Support lab-based integration, compatibility testing, and system bring-up activities
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve interoperability and communications issues
• Work closely with Systems Architects to close technical risks and support architectural decisions
• Interface with electronics and software SMEs to implement low-level integration solutions

Requirements

• Strong background as an embedded software or systems integration engineer
• Excellent low-level software capability using C and/or C++
• Experience working with black-box COTS/MOTS equipment and vendor-supplied APIs
• Proven hands-on lab and debug experience using logic analysers and protocol sniffers
• Demonstrated experience translating between dissimilar communications standards
• Background delivering solutions in defence, avionics, or other safety-critical environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional communications protocols or networked systems
• Exposure to avionics, defence, or safety-regulated programmes
• Understanding of integration and verification activities at system level
• Familiarity with working alongside suppliers and external technical stakeholders

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.