Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace

Job Description

What will you be doing? 

As an embedded software engineer,you will join our team in Birmingham to support our activities within the aerospace sector. You’ll work on innovativeSystem-on-Chip (SoC) solutions,low-level software integration, andreal-time operating systems (RTOS), helping to shape the future of embedded technology. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy and collaborate on high-impact projects with industry leaders.

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Design and developlow-level embedded softwareforSystem-on-Chip (SoC)platforms, integrating software with complex hardware architectures.
• Implementembedded coding in C and C++, ensuring efficient real-time processing and performance optimisation.
• Developsoftware using platform IDEs for FPGAs, with a preference forXilinx Vivado & SDK/Vitis.
• Work onlow-level hardware device driversand optimisecommunication interfaces (UART, Ethernet)to ensure seamless data exchange.
• Develop and maintaingraphical user interfaces (GUI)for embedded applications.
• Contribute tosoftware architecture design, focusing on maintainability and modular separation into OS and application layers.

Who are we looking for? 

You are... 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• 1-4 years of experienceinembedded software development.
• Ideally will have worked in the Aerospace or Defence sector
• Strong proficiency inC and C++forembedded systems.
• Experience withARM CPU architecturesandreal-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)
• Knowledge ofhardware-software integration, including working withlow-level device drivers.
• Hands-on experience withXilinx Vivado, SDK/Vitis, and FPGA programming.
• Familiarity withcommunication stacksandprotocols such as UART and Ethernet.

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)