Archangel Lightworks

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We're passionate about improving humanity's communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth's most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting edge of innovation. To support our growth, we are looking for an experienced engineer with the practical skills and problem solving ability to develop embedded software designs. This is a hands on technical role, developing new software and systems to support control, automation, and data developments. Responsibilities As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for the development of embedded systems, from design through implementation and testing, to integration. You will work closely with the project and software leads, to deliver high performance communication and control systems. You will be able to take full responsibility for a design and see that through to integration on the ground station. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing and testing embedded software across different subsystems Supporting test automation and system integration and deployment Providing specialist skills ideally, to broaden the tests skill base (i.e. Linux, FPGA, IoT, image processing etc) Contributing to the development, integration, testing, and operations for optical ground stations Continuous improvements to software processes, including developing automated tests. Requirements Real Time / Embedded software development in C / C++ Development with RTOS (ideally FreeRTOS) and on Linux Working with networking (Ethernet and IP), DMA, and hardware interfacing (I2C, SPI, CAN, and EtherCAT) protocols Developing for multi-core and FPGA based systems At least 4 years relevant commercial experience post graduation Proficient use of Git version control and CI systems Python development, including test scripts. Desirable additional skills Xilinx FPGA/MPSoC and associated tool chain (Vivado, Vitis etc) experience Satcomm protocols, Optical free space comms, and familiarity with Space related standards (CCSDS, ECSS, SDA etc) High speed (1Gbps+) comms protocol implementation experience (forward error correction, clock recovery, zero copy etc) IoT or cloud software integration and protocols, such as MQTT Experience in FPGA development, VHDL or Verilog Yocto Linux / Petalinux or buildroot build experience Rust development experience Control systems, Matlab / Simulink, including Embedded coder / HDL code generation Managing CI/CD pipelines Systems / requirements engineering experience, including use of UML / SysML. Location Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford. There will be opportunity to work from home as agreed with your line manager. Compensation & Perks The opportunity to make a difference building cutting edge technology to support a world changing vision Options for hybrid working and custom arrangements that matter to you 25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Equity options in a growing start up Investment in you to help you grow, with training resources and budget. Supportive team culture with high levels of ownership and responsibility. Regular socials and weekly team lunch Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.

Archangel Lightworks in Oxford is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to play a crucial role in developing innovative wireless technology. You will design, implement, and test embedded systems, collaborating closely with project leads to ensure effective communication and control systems. With opportunities for hybrid working and a supportive team culture, this role invites you to leverage your 4+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++, RTOS, and networking protocols. Join us in building the future of connectivity and make a significant impact in a growing start-up.

Archangel Lightworks in Oxford is seeking an Optical AIT Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team, responsible for delivering laser communications technology. You will focus on the assembly, integration, and testing of optical ground station products, managing supply chains, and supporting field deployments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a background in Physics, and be capable of working independently in hands-on environments. The role entails international travel and involvement in cutting-edge innovation.