Embedded Software Lead

ALTEN • Portsmouth, England • Posted June 16, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

Engage in the development of advanced real‑time embedded software systems with ALTEN Ltd. Join our team as an Embedded Software Lead, where you’ll design and deliver high‑performance software that enables complex sensor‑driven systems to understand their surroundings and present information clearly through intuitive graphical interfaces. You’ll work across embedded, real‑time and performance‑critical environments, combining modern C++ development with Qt/QML user interfaces to deliver robust, production‑ready solutions.

Location: Portsmouth

On‑site: Hybrid

Seniority: Lead Role

Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development and maintenance of embedded and backend software usin...