We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As Software Engineer you will be responsible for;
- Collaborate closely with an international team of Software Engineers, as well as Mechanical, Electrical, and Design Engineers.
- Analyze user requirements and control systems.
- Analyze, define, and develop software test procedures.
- Research, design, and write Controls software for automated commercial equipment.
- Develop and/or modify existing programs by analyzing and identifying potential improvements.
- Plan, architect, and execute additions to a comprehensive codebase for multi-functional hardware systems.
- Create technical specifications and write user-facing operational documentation.
- Provide technical support by responding to questions, making suggestions, and analyzing equipment.
- Experience writing code to interface with machine hardware (I/O modules, motors, sensors, etc.) – nice to have
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (serial, CAN, Modbus) -nice to have
Qualifications;
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong C programming skills are a must – only use C, coachable profiles okay
- Experience with Real Time Operating Systems- homegrown RTOS.
- Deep understanding of Microcontroller Hardware
- Extensive knowledge of embedded programming down to the hardware level
- Ability to write technical and end user documentation
- Solid software design and debugging skills
- RLL programming and GitHub utilization
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and UL508A a plus
Salary Range: $95,000 - $150,000
Location: Onsite in Arvada, CO
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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