Embedded Software Engineer – Clean Energy

About the role

ALTEN, a global engineering and technology consultancy, is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Loughborough to support its clean energy and advanced technology activities. You will develop, validate and support control system software used in advanced engineering applications, working across software, controls, systems and test engineering teams. The role is mid-level (3-9 years of experience), remote, and requires security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop Cell Voltage Monitoring software, including detailed design, coding, testing and handover
• Generate software lifecycle documentation and development process deliverables
• Support component and subsystem bench testing, and validate air module systems including flow meter algorithms and interface verification
• Develop, validate and support turbine Variable Guide Vane (VGV) control strategies
• Maintain bench test equipment and test rig control systems, and investigate controller behaviour and software performance issues
• Manage DFMEA actions and derive software requirements from engineering risk assessments
• Capture, analyse and elaborate software requirements for monitor lane and test rig control systems
• Debug, test and optimise software written in C, and support control algorithms developed in Simulink
• Collaborate with systems, controls, software and test engineers to deliver validated solutions

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Experience developing embedded or control system software
• Experience in a software, controls or systems engineering environment
• Knowledge of software testing, validation and integration processes
• Desirable: experience with Cell Voltage Monitoring systems, DFMEA, flow measurement systems or control valves, model-based development, HIL or bench validation, and clean energy, automotive, aerospace or industrial engineering sectors

Required skills

• C programming and software debugging
• Control algorithms and Simulink
• Software development lifecycle and verification
• Requirements capture, analysis and traceability
• Problem solving and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Personalised career path and mentoring
• Diverse engineering projects and industries
• Private medical insurance, cycle and tech scheme, employee assistance programme, life insurance and pension scheme
• Social events and flexible working depending on role