Senior Embedded Software and Integration Engineer

Senior Embedded Software and Integration Engineer

• Full-time
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Region:
  London
• Compensation: GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000 yearly

• Location:
  
  Stevenage
• On-site:
  Remote with occasional site visits
• Seniority:
  Senior (8+ years’ experience)
• Clearance:
  Must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

• Design, develop, and document application‑level drivers for imposed COTS/MOTS equipment.
• Implement and validate communications translations across multiple protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, Modbus).
• Support lab‑based integration, compatibility testing, and system bring‑up activities.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve interoperability and communications issues early in the integration lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Systems Architect to close technical risks and support architectural decisions.
• Interface with electronics and software SMEs to agree and implement low‑level integration solutions.

• Strong background as an embedded software or systems integration engineer.
• Excellent low‑level software capability using C and/or C++.
• Experience working with black‑box COTS/MOTS equipment and vendor‑supplied APIs.
• Proven hands‑on lab and debug experience using tools such as logic analysers, protocol sniffers, and similar.
• Demonstrated experience translating between dissimilar communication standards.
• Background delivering solutions in defence, avionics, or other safety‑critical environments.
• Pragmatic, solutions‑focused engineering mindset.
• Strong communicator across systems, software, and electronics disciplines.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces and de‑risking complex integrations.
• Takes ownership of technical problems through to resolution.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
• Experience with additional communication protocols or networked systems.
• Exposure to avionics, defence, or safety‑regulated programmes.
• Understanding of integration and verification activities at system level.
• Familiarity with working alongside suppliers and external technical stakeholders.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Life insurance & pension scheme.
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings and team building.
• 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.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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.