Embedded Software Engineer II

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of embedded software development, from concept through long-term maintenance


• Develop, review, and maintain software requirements, ensuring proper traceability throughout the lifecycle


• Design, implement, and peer-review embedded software solutions


• Diagnose and resolve software issues running on embedded targets or simulation environments


• Perform root-cause analysis for software defects and field-reported issues


• Utilize development and analysis tools to evaluate performance characteristics such as memory usage, stack depth, execution timing, and verification coverage


• Define and implement test approaches aligned with software requirements


• Assist with investigation and resolution of software verification and validation discrepancies


• Provide technical support during customer, regulatory, and government audits

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in embedded software engineering


• Hands-on development experience under safety- or mission-critical design standards (e.g., DO-178, IEC 61508, or similar)


• Proficiency in C programming for embedded systems


• Practical experience with source code management tools and collaborative development workflows


• Familiarity with application lifecycle management tools supporting requirements, traceability, testing, and defect tracking


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics


• Demonstrated experience debugging embedded software using simulators or on-target hardware


• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools


• Ability to support long-duration development programs spanning multiple years

Preferred Background

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science


• Broad knowledge of microcontroller families, architectures, and operating concepts


• Working knowledge of MISRA C coding guidelines


• General understanding of power electronics fundamentals


• Experience preparing technical briefings and leading or supporting formal audits


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics


• Exposure to development of electrical power systems for internationally deployed military aircraft


• Eligibility to work as a U.S. Person

Salary Range: $85,000-90,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.