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Sr. Software Engineer (Aerospace)

ALTEN Technology USA

Company websitealten.com (ALTEN Technology USA, opens in new tab)

Base salary $130K  to $170K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Westminster, CO

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  • LocationWestminster, CO
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

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 a Sr. Software Engineer you will be responsible for;

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance software primarily in C and C++.
  • Implement, debug, and test software components in embedded and Linux-based environments.
  • Analyze software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software into larger system environments.
  • Execute unit, integration, and regression testing activities.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
  • Support software builds, releases, and ongoing product sustainment efforts.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation related to software development and testing.

Qualifications;

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.Strong programming experience in C.
  • Experience with C++ development in production environments.
  • Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and software testing skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.
    • Locations: Candidate must sit out of one of these three sites - Westminster, CO, El Segundo, CA, or Austin, TX

Salary Range: $130K - $170K

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 

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

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.

Source: ALTEN Technology USA on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live ALTEN Technology USA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live ALTEN Technology USA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Sr. Software Engineer (Aerospace) (this listing)$130K - $170K
Principal Electronics Engineer$130K - $145K
Systems Engineer$130K - $180K
Sr. Systems Engineer (Aerospace)$130K - $170K
Sr. Robotics Middleware Engineer$135K - $170K
FPGA Engineer$125K - $145K
Senior Manufacturing Engineer$120K - $155K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All ALTEN Technology USA roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-19
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Location as the employer wrote it: Westminster, CO

Salary Range: $130K - $170K

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