Senior Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace engineering or a related engineering field, with a strong theoretical background
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering of comparable systems such as complex communications, electro-optical, electro-mechanical or embedded software systems
• Demonstrable ‘hands-on’ practical skills, willing and able to directly operate the system to run tests, perform operational demos, and investigate issues
• Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g. MBSE,  SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
• Experience of the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and validation to operations and production
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to analyse data and apply engineering judgement to propose solutions and evaluate options
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and with external partners, and provide technical leadership

Desirable additional skills:

• Experience with satellite communication systems, optical ground stations, or related technologies and standards (CCSDS, SDA, ESTOL). Experience including high data rate comms (Gbps+) and error correction protocols, precision optics and lasers, and pointing and tracking algorithms directly relevant
• Experience of developing space flight systems, including developing to ECSS standards
• Experience of developing safety related systems, including risk assessments, functional safety lifecycles, and development to specific safety standards such as IEC 61508
• Understanding of system security principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer
• Experience with control systems implementation and modelling, including precision tracking, and use of Matlab/Simulink
• Experience of product qualification and certification, such as CE / FCC and domain specific standards
• Familiarity with  cloud software integration, networking protocols and distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and data serialization formats (e.g., JSON, Protobuf)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis, and use tools and programming languages such as Python for analysis and automation

Location: Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford. There may be opportunity to work from home as agreed with your line manager. There may be opportunity for periodic business travel.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work on advanced optical systems to support a world-changing vision
• A collaborative and transparent culture with strong links between functions
• Regular socials and weekly company lunch
• Professional development and skills growth within a specialist engineering field
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with equity options in a growing start-up
• 25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays

Archangel Lightworks is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. If you need any assistance or accommodation to complete your application or assessment, please contact us through the application form.

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