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!

As a Control Systems Engineer you will join our team in Coventry to support our activities within the

Automotive sector

. The programme will support mid-stage development activities within a

model-based V-Cycle

environment. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and validating

control models for embedded applications

using

MATLAB/Simulink

.

Location: Coventry

On Site: Yes

Clearance: None

Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities:

Developing

and

implementing control algorithms

and models for embedded systems Conducting

MiL

,

SiL

, and

HiL

testing to evaluate system behaviour and ensure functional robustness

Generating embedded code

using Simulink-based toolchains and ensuring quality and traceability

Integrating control models

into larger system architectures and supporting cross-functional delivery Supporting

validation

,

calibration

, and

system-level integration

Performing

requirements analysis

and ensuring control models align with system-level specifications Maintaining accurate

documentation

, test reports, and model release notes Ensuring adherence to

development processes

, quality standards, and safety considerations

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control model development Demonstrated history of implementing control logic for embedded systems Practical experience with MiL/SiL/HiL testing methodologies Familiarity with model integration, embedded code generation, and system validation workflows

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's

or

Master's degree

in

Engineering

, or

equivalent

military experience

.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with automotive or industrial control systems Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety for control systems Exposure to multi-domain simulation or real-time embedded platforms

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.