Embedded Software Engineer III

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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.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software throughout the entire product development lifecycle. This role works closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software meets technical, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting high-reliability embedded systems. The engineer will also contribute to software verification, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement in a regulated development environment.

U.S. Person status required as defined by applicable export control regulations.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software from concept through product release and ongoing support.
• Create, review, and manage software requirements while ensuring complete traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality source code in accordance with established coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software on both target hardware and simulated environments.
• Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective solutions.
• Utilize software analysis tools to evaluate performance metrics, including memory utilization, processor timing, stack usage, and code coverage.
• Develop software verification strategies and test plans to validate functional and performance requirements.
• Support software validation activities by analyzing, documenting, and resolving verification issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful product development and compliance with project objectives.
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and internal audits by preparing technical documentation and providing engineering support.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance software quality, reliability, and development efficiency.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience developing embedded software systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded microcontroller architectures, hardware interfaces, and system operation.
• Experience developing software in compliance with functional safety or design assurance standards such as DO-178 or IEC 61508.
• Advanced proficiency in the C programming language.
• Experience using source code management and version control systems.
• Familiarity with application lifecycle management tools supporting requirements management, traceability, verification, validation, and issue tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve software issues in embedded environments using hardware targets and simulation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to support long-term engineering programs throughout extended product development cycles.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of MISRA C coding guidelines and best practices.
• Familiarity with power electronics principles and embedded control systems.
• Experience preparing technical presentations and participating in customer or regulatory audits.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and hardware documentation.
• Experience supporting the development of electrical power systems for military or aerospace applications.
• U.S. Person status as defined by applicable export control regulations.