Cholet, Pays de la Loire, France On-site Employment

ALTEN is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

ALTEN is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of embedded software solutions for strategic systems in the defense sector. You will focus on real-time applications, integration, and validation while working on national sovereignty programs such as secure communications and detection systems.

What You'll Do

  • Design and optimize real-time applications using modern C/C++ (C++17, templates, RAII) and Python for analysis and test tools.
  • Integrate and validate software components in constrained environments in collaboration with systems and hardware teams.
  • Continuously improve development processes (CI/CD, code reviews, test coverage) to ensure solution robustness and maintainability.
  • Create technical documentation and share knowledge within expert communities.

What We're Looking For

  • Engineering degree or Master's in computer science or electronics with a specialization in embedded systems.
  • Proven experience (2+ years) in C/C++ and Python development in an industrial context.
  • Knowledge of real-time systems (embedded Linux, RTOS).
  • Practice with Git, CMake, Docker, and Agile/DevOps methods.
  • Eligibility for defense security clearance (mandatory for relevant sites).

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of defense or aeronautical standards.

Technical Stack

  • C/C++, C++17, Python
  • Linux embarqué, RTOS
  • Git, CMake, Docker

Team & Environment

You will be integrated into a team of experts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, systems, and test specialists.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Access to equipped laboratories and the 'RF & Hyperfrequences' community (80+ engineers).
  • Certifying training (e.g., MIL-STD standards, advanced test tools).
  • Career development opportunities in expertise (specialization in EMC, radar, secure communications), management (leading test teams or labs), and mobility (opportunities on other ALTEN sites or internationally).

Work Mode

This role is onsite in Cholet (49).

ALTEN is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
C/C++C++17PythonLinux embarquéRTOSGitCMakeDockerAgileDevOpsreal-time systemsembedded systems
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Department Software Development
Category embedded
Posted 14 days ago