Software engineer (LABVIEW experience)

Company Description

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.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN Ltd is seeking a talented Software Engineer with LabVIEW experience to support the development of advanced electric propulsion technology for next-generation fully electric aircraft.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge engineering programme, combining front-end and back-end development with real-world applications in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment focused on sustainable aviation.

Location: Bicester

On Site: Hybrid (3days on site)

Clearance: Clearable

Experience Level: Junior to mid (2-3 years)

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using LabVIEW and other programming tools

Contribute to both front-end (UI/UX interfaces) and back-end (core system logic, data processing) development

Support the design and development of software architecture

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, systems, and test engineers

Develop test rigs, data acquisition systems, and automation tools

Ensure code quality through testing, validation, and documentation

Support integration and testing activities within a structured engineering environment

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proven experience with LabVIEW (essential)

Strong background in software engineering principles

Experience in both front-end and back-end development

Knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems is highly desirable

Familiarity with languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar is a plus

Experience working in engineering, aerospace, automotive, or other high-tech industries

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Proven hands-on experience with LabVIEW (essential)

Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices

Experience in both front-end and back-end development

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems

Familiarity with Python, C/C++, or similar programming languages

Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-tech industries

Experience with electric motors, power electronics, or embedded systems

Understanding of real-time systems and hardware integration

Knowledge of verification & validation processes

Exposure to agile development methodologies

Additional Information

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)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.