Software Engineer

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
• Required Skills:
• 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
• Experiance within Defence or Maritime industries
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience working 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
• Experience working in regulated, safety‑critical, or high‑reliability environments
• 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)

Benefits

Additional Information

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team in Fareham a distributed engineering team working on high‑performance, real‑time systems . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust backend software, working close to hardware and sensors, and creating intuitive user interfaces for complex systems. You'll be involved across the full software lifecycle, contributing to both core system logic and user‑facing applications, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and quality. Location: Fareham On Site: 1x a month Clearance: SC Experience Level: Mid - Senior

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