Embedded Software Engineer

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ALTEN Ltd is a world-leading engineering consultancy, partnering with global clients across the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, and Energy sectors. We are currently looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting a high-profile aerospace customer on a mission-critical project involving real-time embedded systems for next-generation aerospace platforms.

This role focuses on developing, integrating and testing embedded software that interfaces directly with hardware, sensors, and communication protocols, all within a DO-178C-compliant safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop embedded software using C language, targeting ARM-based systems
• Work on low-level drivers and hardware interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet
• Interface with a variety of sensors and develop supporting embedded logic
• Design and debug software in bare-metal or RTOS-based environments
• Define software architecture and participate in architectural reviews
• Perform software debugging and validation activities in line with DO-178C standards
• Support requirement elicitation and documentation in collaboration with systems and hardware teams
• Use build toolchains and debugging tools to compile, test, and validate embedded code
  
  

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Must have a degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in embedded C programming and ARM architecture
• Solid understanding of hardware-level communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet
• Experience with RTOS, bare-metal development, and software debugging tools
• Familiarity with DO-178C safety-critical software development processes
• Proven experience in software requirement elicitation and architectural design
  
  

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• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)