Braking Control Specialist

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 that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We are seeking a Braking Control Specialist to support the development and integration of braking control systems within advanced vehicle and machinery platforms. This role will focus on system performance, control strategy support, and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure reliable and safe braking functionality. You will work across development and validation activities, supporting the delivery of robust braking solutions from early design stages through to production.

• Location: Milton Keynes
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid‑Level

• Support the development and refinement of braking control strategies for machine and vehicle applications.
• Work closely with systems, software, and validation teams to ensure braking performance, safety, and reliability targets are achieved.
• Assist with system integration, testing, and issue resolution during development and build phases.
• Contribute to technical reviews, requirements definition, and continuous improvement of braking system performance.
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical updates to key stakeholders.

• Experience working with braking systems or control functions within a vehicle or off‑highway environment.
• Understanding of control systems, system integration, and validation processes.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and confidence working across cross‑functional engineering teams.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or equivalent military experience.

• Experience with electronic braking control systems and vehicle network integration.
• Familiarity with development and validation activities across prototype and production phases.

Why join us?

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)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.