Senior Engineering Systems Engineer in Banbury

Archangel Lightworksis a laser communications company building wireless technology. Founded in 2017, we believe that laser communications to and from satellites is a key component of next-generation infrastructure. Our core product,the TERRA-M, is a deployable optical ground station withproven capability for space ground data transfer. Our team develops and operates products that advance the security and resilience of critical national infrastructure. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can contribute to novel technology with meaningful applications like reducing the Digital Divide. Our company is also supported by the UK Space Agency, the UKs Department of Science and Technology (DSIT) and the UK Ministry of Defence. Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the specification, design, integration, and test of our? This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the systems support our operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems. You will be responsible for defining system and sub-system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of ground stations. Additionally, you may be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges systems engineering and other engineering disciplines, and operational workflows. Actively identify and address risks and issues within the allocated systems Drive communications within the product teams, producing accurate requirements, designs, models and documents, ensuring performance , consistency and coherence of the overall design Take responsibility for planning and execution of verification, qualification and operational demonstration of designs to the agreed internal and external standards including interoperability Develop, maintain, and review system documentation and models, including user manuals and ICDs, operational procedures, and technical budgets As needed, lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks including day to day coordination of subsystem developments and technical supplier/subcontract management Contribute to continual improvement of AL systems engineering processes including model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and tool support, and advocate this process within the engineering team. projects/developments/parts of the system?(Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the?Support deployment and operation of the system Bachelors or Masters degree in?Systems Engineering,?Aerospace engineering or a related engineering field, with a strong theoretical background ~systems engineering of comparable systems such as complex communications, electro-optical, electro-mechanical or embedded software systems ~ Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g.?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 ~ 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 safety related systems, including risk assessments, functional safety lifecycles, and development to specific safety standards such as IEC 61508 principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer Experience with control systems implementation and modelling, including precision tracking, and use of Matlab/Simulink Familiarity with cloud software integration, networking protocols?and?distributed systems (e.g., data serialization formats?(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. 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 ~ If you need any assistance or accommodation to complete your application or assessment, please contact us through the application form.