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Embedded Software Engineer
ALTEN —Glasgow
- £35,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Military
- Engineering
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Software Engineering - Industrial Placement
Watt Laser —Glasgow
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- In-person
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Software Applications Engineer
Gallifordtry —Paisley
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Programmable logic controllers
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Spire Global —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Engineer Software and Controls
Alexander Dennis —Larbert
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
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Senior Firmware Engineer
Spire Global —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Firmware Engineer
ALTEN —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux
Spire Global —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
- C++
- Project management
- Linux
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Senior Firmware Engineer
Spire —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
5G/6G Wireless Communications Engineer
MathWorks —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- C++
Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux
Spire —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
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- Linux
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Ground Segment Software Engineer
AAC Clyde Space —Glasgow
- Weekend availability
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- English
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Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer
Spire Global —Glasgow
- Hybrid work
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- Python
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Senior Software Engineer
Thales —Glasgow
- Full-time
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Embedded Software Engineer

ALTEN -
Glasgow

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £65,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Tech scheme
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Jira
Computer Science
Military
Engineering
Git
Master's degree
OOP
C++
C
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Confluence
UML
Agile

Full job description

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

Join our team as an Embedded Software Engineer and contribute to the development of complex, safety‑critical embedded software for defence and other highly regulated engineering environments. You will be involved in the design, development, and integration of high‑integrity software, working on technically challenging systems where quality, robustness, and reliability are critical.

This is a hands‑on, on‑site role within a fast‑moving programme, working alongside multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to deliver embedded software solutions that meet demanding functional and safety requirements.

Location: Central belt of Scotland (Multiple sites)
On-site: 3-4 days per week
Seniority: Mid–Senior (5+ years’ experience)
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ software for complex, safety‑critical systems
Apply structured and model‑based design approaches to support scalable and maintainable software architectures
Collaborate closely with systems and hardware engineers to integrate software onto target platforms
Ensure compliance with safety and coding standards such as DO‑178C and MISRA C/C++
Support system integration, verification, and validation activities within lab‑based environments
Contribute to delivery within an Agile development framework, supporting continuous improvement and quality

Qualifications

Required Skills

Strong experience developing C++ software within embedded or safety‑critical environments
Solid grasp of object‑oriented design (OOD) principles
Background working in defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries
Familiarity with safety‑critical development standards (e.g. DO‑178C, MISRA C/C++)
Experience working in Agile teams, using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git‑based version control

Soft Skills & Collaboration

Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving ability
Confident communicator within cross‑disciplinary engineering teams
Comfortable working in high‑assurance, process‑driven environments
Proactive approach to quality, compliance, and technical ownership

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline or relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on experience.
Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable Skills

Exposure to model‑based or UML‑driven development, using tools such as IBM Rhapsody or similar
Experience with requirements or configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Dimension)
Hands‑on involvement in software integration, verification, or lab‑based testing
Background in real‑time systems, embedded platforms, or complex system development

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle & Tech Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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