Company Description
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and 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.
Job Description
Join us as a Software Integration and Verification Engineer, where you’ll be working hands-on in an embedded defence systems environment. This role is perfect for engineers who thrive on solving real-world challenges, from building and debugging complex Linux-based systems to ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge software. You’ll get to work at the sharp end of autonomous and underwater systems, driving forward solutions that matter in critical defence applications.
Key Details:
Location: On-site in Manchester (5 days per week)
Security Clearance: Must be SC clearable (no caveats)
Experience Level: 5+ years’ relevant experience
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out software integration and verification activities across embedded systems in a defence context
Use Bash scripting and strong Linux knowledge to automate and streamline test processes
Perform TCP/IP network debugging to diagnose and resolve system-level issues
Work with containerised environments to deploy and manage complex software systems
Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and systems engineers to ensure robust delivery of integrated solutions
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Strong hands-on experience with Bash scripting and Linux environments
Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices
Practical experience of integration and validation within an embedded systems context
Understanding of containerisation (e.g. Docker, Podman)
Strong debugging skills in network protocols (TCP/IP)Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, OR a relevant technical military background with proven software testing experience.
Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC) Desirable Skills:
Awareness of automated testing principles and tools
Broader experience with embedded software development and testing (beyond web or mobile applications)
Familiarity with working in safety-critical environments
Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills
Additional Information
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 & Travel 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 (url removed). 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
