Job Description

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.

Step into the world of

autonomous systems

and play a key role in shaping the future of naval technology. We're looking for a

Senior Software Engineer

to help push the boundaries of what's possible, working on a unique

synthetic validation environment

that tests and proves ship avoidance algorithms in thousands of complex scenarios. This is your chance to take on real engineering challenges, influence the design of safety-critical systems, and see your work directly impact the next generation of defence technology.

Key Details:

Location:

Bristol (Primary) Manchester (Secondary), 3 days per week on site.

Clearance:

Must be

SC Clearable

(no caveats)

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)


Key Responsibilities:

Document and maintain requirements, architectural designs, and

IVVQ procedures

for a synthetic validation tool Implement new software features and resolve problem reports in alignment with the systems engineering team Support scenario construction and system operation to validate

autonomous manoeuvring software

against COLREGs rules Contribute to the design, configuration, and testing of

C++ applications

across complex software environments Work collaboratively within a cross-functional project team, supporting wider

software testing

activities Apply strong communication skills to share knowledge and ensure high-quality delivery across the software lifecycle

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proficiency in

C++

development for complex software systems Experience with

software configuration management

and version control Familiarity with

JIRA

for change and task management Broad

software test

exposure across development lifecycles Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Required Qualifications:

Must be eligible for

UK Security Clearance (SC)

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

OR

A relevant background in UK Armed Forces with proven C++ software experience

Desirable Skills:

DevOps

experience and knowledge of

Linux-based infrastructure

Experience with requirements management tools such as

DOORS

or

Polarion

Awareness of

automated testing

approaches and tools Familiarity with

UML modelling

and clear software design communication Experience with

VR-Forces

(scenario construction or interfacing)

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 Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings * Flexible way of working (role dependent)