Software Engineer – Model Based Software Design (MBSD)

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.

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in Model Based Software Design (MBSD) to join a high-profile engineering programme within the aerospace sector. This role will focus on the review and verification of software design activities, ensuring compliance between system requirements, software requirements, and model-based software implementations.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the independent assessment and review of software artefacts developed using model-based design methodologies.

Security Clearance

Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance .

Responsibilities

Conduct reviews of High-Level Software Requirements (HLSR) against system-level user requirements.; Review model-based software simulations and associated test cases to ensure alignment with software requirements.; Assess software design artefacts developed using Model Based Software Design methodologies.; Support software verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.; Identify and document design issues, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.; Collaborate with systems, software, and verification engineers to ensure engineering best practices are maintained.; Contribute to technical reviews and provide recommendations to support delivery milestones.

Requirements

Proven experience within aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated engineering environments.; Strong experience working with Model Based Software Design (MBSD) .; Experience reviewing software requirements, software architectures, and software design artefacts.; Strong understanding of software verification and validation processes.; Excellent knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink .; Experience carrying out technical review activities and providing independent engineering assessments.; Approximately 5 to 9 years of relevant software engineering experience.; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, or relevant military background with equivalent hands-on experience

Nice to have

Experience supporting complex control system development programmes.; Knowledge of model-based development lifecycles within safety-critical environments.; Familiarity with requirements-based engineering approaches.; Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits

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)