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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.\nOur 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.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n We're looking for a Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical embedded systems for advanced defence technologies. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and debugging real-time software solutions, collaborating closely with hardware engineers to deliver high-performance embedded products. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems throughout the full software lifecycle, from concept and architecture through to integration, verification, and deployment.\nLocation: Reading\nOn-site Requirement: 2-3 Days Per Week\nSeniority: 5+ Years Experience\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software using modern C++.\nIntegrate software components, algorithms, and third-party solutions into embedded products.\nSupport software integration onto target hardware, including board bring-up and hardware-software debugging activities.\nCollaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to develop robust technical solutions.\nTranslate system and functional requirements into software designs and implementations.\nPerform software verification, debugging, testing, and fault investigation activities throughout the development lifecycle.\nContribute to software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making.\nSupport Agile development activities and drive continuous improvement across the software engineering function.\n Required Skills\nStrong commercial experience developing embedded software using C++.\nExperience developing real-time software for embedded systems within complex engineering environments.\nKnowledge of embedded operating systems such as VxWorks, SafeRTOS, Embedded Linux, or similar RTOS platforms.\nExperience integrating software onto hardware platforms and supporting hardware bring-up activities.\nUnderstanding of low-level embedded communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, CANbus, timers, and interrupt-driven systems.\nExperience debugging software on both target hardware and simulated development environments.\nAbility to work across the full software development lifecycle in a structured engineering environment.\nSoft Skills & Collaboration\nStrong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.\nAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nProactive and self-motivated approach with strong ownership of technical deliverables.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical complexity and ambiguity.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.\nDesirable Skills\nExperience working within defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries.\nKnowledge of software development for resource-constrained embedded processors.\nExperience with Agile Scrum delivery methodologies and participation in Agile ceremonies.\nFamiliarity with configuration management, branching strategies, release management, and software baselining tools.\nExperience using static analysis, unit testing, integration testing, simulators, and emulators.\nExperience contributing to software architecture, technical leadership, or mentoring activities within engineering teams.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe 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. 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