Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Design, develop and maintain backend software components using modern C++
• ▹Build and implement algorithms that combine and process data from multiple sensors
• ▹Develop and optimise real-time image and data processing pipelines
• ▹Create and integrate user interfaces using Qt and QML, connected to C++ backends
• ▹Ensure high software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging and performance tuning
• ▹Collaborate closely with systems, embedded and UI/UX engineers
• ▹Contribute across the full development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation and documentation

Requirements

• ▹Strong commercial experience with C++
• ▹Hands-on experience with Qt/QML
• ▹Background in real-time, embedded or performance-critical systems
• ▹Ability to work on complex systems that integrate software, hardware and data
• ▹Comfortable working remotely as part of a collaborative engineering team
• ▹Experience within Defence or Maritime industries
• ▹Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• ▹Willing and eligible to obtain at least BPSS clearance
• ▹5+ years of relevant experience

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with sensor data such as cameras, radar, LiDAR or similar inputs
• ▹Background in image processing, computer vision or perception systems
• ▹Exposure to embedded Linux or low-level system integration
• ▹Understanding of performance optimisation and multi-threaded applications

Soft skills

About the company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide, partnering with industry leaders in Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail and IT to deliver innovative engineering solutions.