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!

Join our team as a Software Validation Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the safety, robustness, and performance of complex embedded software within automotive and electrified vehicle systems. You’ll work in a regulated, process‑driven engineering environment where high‑voltage systems, rigorous validation, and traceable requirements are essential.

This role offers hands‑on exposure to software validation and integration across complex systems, supporting the delivery of compliant and high‑quality software within modern automotive and EV programmes.

Location: London
On‑site: 3–4 days per week
Seniority: Mid–Senior level
Clearance: Eligibility for UK security clearance may be required depending on project

Key Responsibilities

• Verify embedded software against defined requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Design, document, and execute software validation and test cases at system and integration level
• Support software integration within complex automotive or embedded platforms
• Validate software interacting with high‑voltage (HV) systems, particularly within EV architectures
• Analyse test results, identify non‑conformances, and support root‑cause investigation
• Ensure validation activities align with automotive development processes and compliance expectations
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, hardware, and test teams throughout the V‑cycle
• Produce clear validation documentation with strong traceability and compliance evidence

Required Skills

• Experience in software validation within automotive or embedded systems
• Hands‑on exposure to high‑voltage (HV) systems (EV experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of automotive development methodologies (V‑cycle, ASPICE awareness is a plus)
• Proven ability to design and execute structured validation and verification activities
• Experience supporting software integration within multi‑disciplinary engineering systems
• Ability to analyse complex test data and ensure compliance with requirements
• Familiarity with validation tools, test environments, and test frameworks
• Strong documentation and analytical skills within regulated environments

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Clear and methodical communicator across engineering disciplines
• Quality‑driven mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working within process‑heavy, compliance‑focused programmes
• Proactive, structured, and accountable approach to technical delivery

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
  (or equivalent practical experience in embedded / automotive environments)

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on electric vehicle (EV) or electrified powertrain platforms
• Exposure to ASPICE, ISO‑aligned development processes, or safety‑regulated environments
• Understanding of system‑level testing across software, hardware, and vehicle domains
• Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools

Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will 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.