Embedded Software Developer; medical devices

Embedded Software Engineer (medical devices)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

About this Role:

In this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers within the Surgical Operations Unit. This is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate software change requests to medical devices and supporting tools
• Lead SW Project teams and/or major features
• Mentor engineers in their areas of expertise
• Design, implement, and test software changes for medical devices
• Participate in change control board, risk reviews, and other project meetings as necessary
• Work with cross‑functional teams to communicate changes and understand impacts to their functions
• Create documentation throughout the development process
• Commit to achieving and exceeding project goals and timelines
• Perform duties in compliance with the Quality System

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years experience with C++/C

Qualifications:

• Experience developing embedded Linux deployments
• Working knowledge of embedded software development best practices
• Experience with Python development
• Background in Dev Ops, CI/CD, embedded software tool chains and version management systems

Desired

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OOA&D concepts
• Hands‑on experience navigating FDA and ISO/IEC standards, including ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971
• Understanding of cybersecurity techniques such as code signing and encryption
• Experience with Yocto Linux
• Windows and cloud platforms knowledge
• Experience with embedded graphics technologies
• Experience with Git, Bash, GNU tools

Location: On‑site in Lafayette, CO

Salary Range: $115,000–$135,000

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy extends opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.