Embedded Software Engineer III

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the full lifecycle of embedded software programs, from initial requirements through deployment and long-term support


• Develop, evaluate, and maintain software requirements with end-to-end traceability


• Architect, implement, and review high-quality embedded software solutions


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues on embedded hardware and in simulated environments


• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis for defects and field-reported anomalies


• Apply advanced development and analysis tools to assess performance metrics such as memory utilization, stack depth, execution timing, and verification coverage


• Define robust verification strategies aligned with software requirements and system objectives


• Support investigations related to verification and validation failures


• Actively participate in customer and regulatory audits, providing technical expertise and documentation

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience developing embedded software


• Strong working knowledge of multiple microcontroller families, architectures, and operating models


• Demonstrated experience developing software under safety- or mission-critical design standards (e.g., DO-178, IEC 61508, or equivalent)


• Expert-level proficiency in C for embedded systems


• Hands-on experience with source control systems and collaborative development practices


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


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts


• Proven ability to debug and analyze embedded software using on-target hardware and/or simulation tools


• Proficiency with common office productivity applications


• Capability to support long-duration programs that span multiple years

Preferred Background

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


• Knowledge of MISRA C coding standards and compliance practices


• Understanding of power electronics fundamentals and their interaction with embedded control systems


• Experience preparing technical presentations and leading or supporting formal audits


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and interface effectively with hardware design teams


• Experience contributing to electrical power system development for internationally deployed military aircraft


• Eligibility to work as a U.S. Person

Salary Range: $90,000-130,000

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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