SCADA Software Engineer

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 SCADA Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of a new operator interface and control solution for a complex marine engineering application. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for capturing and refining requirements, developing SCADA and HMI software, integrating with advanced control systems, and supporting the full software lifecycle through verification, validation and release.

• Location: Derby
• On-site Requirement: Full-Time Onsite
• Seniority: Senior (5+ Years Experience)
• Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture, analyse and manage software and system requirements.
• Develop and enhance SCADA and HMI applications using AVEVA Plant SCADA / Citect.
• Integrate software solutions with advanced control and automation systems.
• Support software verification, validation and testing activities.
• Produce technical documentation and maintain engineering records.
• Investigate and resolve software-related issues throughout development.
• Collaborate with systems, controls and integration engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support configuration management and software release activities.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong experience developing SCADA and HMI software solutions.
• Proven expertise with AVEVA Plant SCADA, Citect or similar industrial automation platforms.
• Experience working with industrial control systems and automation technologies.
• Knowledge of Windows-based software applications and operating environments.
• Experience of system integration, software testing and verification.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working within regulated or safety-critical engineering environments.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within defence, marine, aerospace, energy or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of control systems architecture and real-time monitoring applications.
• Familiarity with software lifecycle processes and configuration management tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations within industrial systems.
• Previous experience supporting complex integration and commissioning activities.

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.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Region: Midlands