Engineer
You'll contribute to mission-critical applications, translating complex models into functional software. Collaborate with experts across disciplines, apply advanced signal processing, and work in a tightly integrated model-driven development environment. This is a unique chance to apply your skills to high-impact engineering challenges in Manchester.
Key Details:
* Location: On-site in Manchester
* Security Clearance: Must be SC clearable
* Experience Level: 5+ years' experience in Embedded Systems
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and integrate C++ code based on advanced mathematical and signal processing models.
* Translate complex theoretical models into accurate and reliable embedded software.
* Work within a model-driven development environment using both autogenerated and handwritten code.
* Collaborate with systems and modelling engineers to ensure seamless software functionality.
* Utilise UML tools like IBM Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect to document and visualise system behaviour.
* Perform code reviews, apply static analysis techniques, and champion clean code practices.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* 5+ years' experience in C++ software development for embedded systems
* Strong mathematical foundation with a focus on signal processing
* Proven experience implementing algorithmic or theoretical models into working software
* Familiarity with model-driven development and hybrid codebases (autogenerated + hand-written)
* Proficient with UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect
* Understanding of code quality principles, including clean code and algorithmic complexity
* Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field OR relevant background in UK Armed Forces with proven embedded software experience
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for model simulation and validation
* Familiarity with static analysis tools like Clockwork or Coverity
* Awareness of defence or safety-critical software development environments
* Understanding of Agile development methodologies
* Exposure to Linux OS, scripting, and CI/CD toolchains
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation. Our passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects shaping the future of technology and sustainability. We empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world today.
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Additional Information
Why join us? We foster a community of talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling efficient solution development. We are committed to sustainable growth and continuous improvement through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more. We offer opportunities to work on exciting engineering projects with premium clients, personalized career development, competitive salaries, private medical insurance, pension schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, social gatherings, flexible working (role dependent), and more.
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