Model Based Software Engineer

As a Model-Based Software Engineer, you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace & Defence sector.

You will be working on advanced engineering programmes, contributing to the development of model-based software solutions for complex, safety-critical systems. This role focuses on simulation, system behaviour modelling, and supporting the development lifecycle within a highly regulated environment.

• Location: UK
• On Site: 2-3 days per week 
• Clearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance required 
• Experience Level: Junior to Mid

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain model-based software designs (MBSD)
• Build and simulate system models using MATLAB/Simulink
• Support the development of control and system behaviour models
• Contribute to requirements analysis and standards compliance
• Collaborate with systems and software teams across the development lifecycle
• Support integration, testing, and validation activities
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Model-Based Software Design (MBSD)
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink (industry experience preferred)
• Experience working within complex or safety-critical systems
• Understanding of requirements capture and standards review
• Ability to work within structured development environments

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in model-based development or simulation roles
• Exposure to regulated engineering environments (aerospace, defence, etc.)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within aerospace, defence, or naval sectors
• Understanding of gas turbine systems or propulsion modelling
• Exposure to DevOps or continuous integration environments
• Familiarity with system integration and verification processes

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.