Software Engineer – Refrigerant & Heating Controls - ALTEN Sweden

Software Engineer – Refrigerant & Heating Controls

Software Engineer – Refrigerant & Heating Controls

ALTEN Sweden is looking for a Software Engineer within Refrigerant & Heating Controls to join an exciting automotive development project in Gothenburg. You will be part of a highly skilled software team responsible for controlling thermal and refrigerant systems in next-generation vehicles. In this role, you will contribute to the development of control software that ensures passenger comfort, battery thermal management, and overall vehicle efficiency.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

  • Developing and maintaining software for vehicle refrigerant and thermal management systems.
  • Designing, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting control system functionality.
  • Working with Matlab/Simulink for model-based development and control design.
  • Developing software solutions using C, C++, and/or Python.
  • Supporting verification, validation, and fault tracing activities.
  • Collaborating closely with software developers, control engineers, and system stakeholders.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of thermal and climate control functions for both cabin and battery systems.
  • Participating in technical discussions and knowledge-sharing within a cross-functional team environment.

 

Who You Are:

 

  • Experience working with Matlab/Simulink.
  • Experience in C, C++, and/or Python development.
  • Strong understanding of control systems and control theory.
  • Technical education at university level or equivalent experience.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Holder of a valid driving license.
  • Curious, self-driven, and eager to learn new technologies.
  • A collaborative team player who is comfortable taking initiative and sharing ideas.

 

Meritorious Experience:

 

  • Experience working with Git.
  • Experience using TargetLink.
  • Hands-on experience from Thermal or Climate Test Rigs.
  • Previous experience within automotive thermal management, HVAC, or climate control systems.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest consulting companies within Engineering, IT and Life Sciences with over 54,000 employees in more than 30 countries. We’re a global actor with a local presence with 1400 committed colleagues in offices from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the product development chain of the most prestigious companies in sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Manufacturing, Public Sector and Life Sciences.

 

For four years in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen, an award for employers that offer unique career and development opportunities.

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24/09/2026
Gothenburg
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