Controls Development Engineer at ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Model-Based Development, Embedded Integration, System Verification, MiL, SiL, HiL, Functional Safety, Onboard Diagnostics, Control Algorithms, Calibration, C/C++, AUTOSAR, CAN/Ethernet

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

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 As a Controls Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, integrating, and validating model-based control solutions for vehicle platforms. This role focuses on model development, embedded integration, and system verification across simulation and real-world environments. You will work closely with systems, software, and validation teams to ensure control strategies are robust, scalable, and aligned with functional safety and diagnostic requirements. Location: Peterborough On Site: Yes Clearance: None Experience Level: Mid-Level Key Responsibilities: Support verification and validation of control systems through MiL, SiL, HiL, and machine-level testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth system integration, optimise performance, and address technical issues during development and testing. Implement functional safety requirements and onboard diagnostics within control software. Design, develop, and refine control algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow in a model-based environment. Integrate control models onto embedded targets, managing calibration activities and feature variants across multiple machine platforms. Qualifications Required Skills: Strong experience developing control strategies using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow. Familiarity with embedded control integration, calibration, and system verification/validation across simulation and physical testing. Understanding of structured processes for developing and testing control systems. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: Experience with C/C++ and AUTOSAR-based embedded software development. Knowledge of CAN/Ethernet communication networks and related calibration tools (e.g., CANape, CANalyzer). Practical experience supporting model-based development in complex vehicle or machinery systems. 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. 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. 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. Contract Type: Permanent Region: North West UK

Responsibilities

The Controls Development Engineer will be responsible for developing, integrating, and validating model-based control solutions for vehicle platforms, focusing on model development, embedded integration, and system verification across simulation and real-world environments. Key tasks include supporting verification via MiL, SiL, HiL, implementing functional safety, and integrating control models onto embedded targets.