Job Description

Company Description

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!

Engage in the development of next-generation

sonar systems

and

autonomous

undersea vehicles

, with ALTEN Ltd! Join our team to develop and integrate advanced

mathematical models and signal processing algorithms

into operational defence software systems to enhance detection, classification, and imaging capabilities. You'll work on translating complex theoretical models into efficient, production-ready code that underpins high-performance, safety-critical applications. Your work will contribute to the evolution of autonomous mine countermeasure systems, leveraging AI-driven mission management to

improve maritime security

and operational efficiency.

Location:

Manchester (Stockport)

On-site:

4-5 Days per week

Seniority:

Senior (8+ years' experience)

Clearance:

SC clearable (no caveats)

Key Responsibilities

Implement, integrate, and optimise

complex mathematical and signal processing models

into production software. Apply

model-driven development

, combining both autogenerated and hand-written code. Ensure

high code quality

through adherence to clean coding principles, static analysis, and best practices. Collaborate with teams on

model simulation, validation, and verification

, using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools. Maintain comprehensive

software documentation deliverables

and reporting. Support

unit and wider software testing

to ensure reliability and performance. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of

software architectures and toolchains

.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Strong proficiency in

C++

development. Experience with

software architectures

and system software design. Expertise in

mathematics & signal processing

, and

model implementation capabilities

. Familiarity with

Linux targets

and development infrastructure. Knowledge of

software development processes, configuration management (SCM, Jira), and unit testing

. Understanding of

container deployment, networking, and GPU integration

where relevant.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

Excellent

teamwork

, working effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Strong

communication skills

to clearly articulate technical ideas and progress. Demonstrated

leadership

, mentoring, and ability to influence software quality improvements. Positive

attitudes and behaviours

, proactive and adaptable in complex environments. Capable of

project reporting

and collaborating on risk management discussions.

Required Qualifications

A

Bachelor's or Master's degree

in

Software Engineering, Computer Science,

or a related discipline OR relevant

technical military background

with equivalent hands-on experience. Must be eligible for or already hold

UK Security Clearance (SC)

A PhD is highly desirable, but not required.

Desirable Skills

Familiarity with

Linux scripting

, Windows targets, and software build pipelines. Exposure to

software QA, safety compliance, and assurance practices

. Knowledge of

Defence sector processes

and tooling. Awareness of

CI/CD, containerisation, virtualisation

, and emerging development methodologies.

Additional Information

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.