Embedded Software Engineer Job Plymouth area,England UK,Software Development

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!

Job Description

This is an opportunity to develop software for advanced embedded and real‑time applications within a highly innovative engineering environment. You will contribute throughout the software lifecycle, supporting system integration, verification activities, and the delivery of high‑quality software solutions.

Location: Plymouth
On‑site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week
Seniority: 5+ Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications.
Support software architecture, coding, testing, and verification activities.
Integrate software with hardware platforms and wider system architectures.
Debug and optimise software performance across target environments.
Produce and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.
Collaborate with systems, electronics, and test engineering teams.

Qualifications Required Skills

Proven experience developing embedded software using C and/or C++ within complex engineering environments.
Experience working with Linux‑based or real‑time operating systems.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and lifecycle development processes.
Experience integrating software with hardware platforms and supporting system‑level integration activities.
Knowledge of software verification, validation, debugging, and performance optimisation techniques.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high engineering standards.
Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Strong technical documentation and review capabilities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

Experience using Git or similar version control tools.
Knowledge of sensor integration and data processing applications.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience working within requirements‑driven engineering environments.

Additional Information 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.

In short you get:

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
Flexib…