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!

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will join our Loughborough team to develop and implement embedded software for advanced test and control systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to model, simulate, and deliver embedded software solutions that drive reliable and efficient test execution.

• Location: Loughborough
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain embedded software using Embedded C for test and control systems.
• Model, simulate, and validate system behaviour using MATLAB/Simulink to support embedded software design.
• Collaborate with hardware and test teams to integrate embedded software with system-level architectures.
• Produce clear and detailed software documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise embedded code to ensure reliable system performance.
• Support continuous improvement in embedded software processes, coding standards, and simulation methodologies.
• Ensure software aligns with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in embedded software development using Embedded C.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and simulation of embedded systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or energy systems embedded software.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle processes for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols, data acquisition, or control systems.

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
• 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 Gov.UK. 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.