Embedded Software Engineer at ALTEN in Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Job description

• As a Embedded Software Engineer, you will join our engineering team to support our activities within the clean energy and advanced technology sector.
• You will be responsible for the development, validation, and support of control system software used within advanced engineering applications. Working across software, controls, systems, and test engineering teams, you will contribute to software development, investigate controller performance, support test rigs and bench testing activities, and ensure requirements are captured and delivered throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Location: Loughborough
• On Site: Full-time
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid - Level (3-9YOE)

Responsibilities

• Develop Cell Voltage Monitoring software, including detailed design, coding, testing, and handover activities
• Generate software lifecycle documentation and development process deliverables
• Support component and subsystem bench testing activities
• Support validation of air module systems, including flow meter algorithms and interface verification
• Develop, validate, and support turbine Variable Guide Vane (VGV) control strategies
• Support and maintain bench test equipment and test rig control systems
• Investigate controller behaviour and software performance issues
• Manage DFMEA actions and derive software requirements from engineering risk assessments
• Capture, analyse, and elaborate software requirements for monitor lane and test rig control systems
• Debug, test, and optimise software written in C
• Work with and support the implementation of control algorithms developed in Simulink
• Collaborate with systems, controls, software, and test engineers to deliver validated solutions

Requirements

• Experience developing embedded or control system software
• Proficiency in C programming and software debugging
• Experience working with control algorithms and Simulink models
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and software verification activities
• Experience supporting test rigs, bench testing, or laboratory-based engineering programmes
• Strong problem-solving and root cause investigation skills
• Ability to manage and trace software requirements through development and testing
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience working within a software, controls, or systems engineering environment
• Knowledge of software testing, validation, and integration processes
• Experience with Cell Voltage Monitoring systems
• Knowledge of DFMEA and requirements derivation methodologies
• Experience working with flow measurement systems or control valves
• Familiarity with model-based development approaches
• Experience within clean energy, automotive, aerospace, or industrial engineering sectors
• Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or bench validation activities

Skills

Required

• C programming
• Software debugging
• Control algorithms
• Simulink
• Software development lifecycle
• Software verification
• Test rigs / bench testing
• Problem-solving
• Root cause investigation
• Requirements management and tracing
• Communication
• Stakeholder management

Preferred

• Cell Voltage Monitoring systems
• DFMEA
• Requirements derivation methodologies
• Flow measurement systems
• Control valves
• Model-based development
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
• Bench validation

Benefits

• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you’ll 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.
• 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)