At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to assemble, integrate, and test innovative optical systems for groundbreaking technology.
- Company: Archangel Lightworks, a dynamic start-up focused on transforming global communications.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, equity options, training resources, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for international travel and career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the world with cutting-edge laser communication technology.
- Qualifications: 5 years of experience in optical assembly and testing; physics degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
You will be responsible for supporting the serial production, assembly, integration, and testing of Archangel Lightworks’ TERRA-M Optical Ground Station products and associated optical subsystems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assembly, Integration, and Testing: Perform, assemble and test optomechanical subsystems, assemblies, and support system level integration and testing of optical ground stations, developing ground support/test equipment.
- Supply Chain Support: Manage ordering and oversee outsourced components. Testing/accepting outsourced components. Maintaining inventory.
- Process Management: Ensure quality and documentation of build processes and collaborate with the engineering team to improve manufacturing processes and resolve technical challenges.
- System Deployment: Support field maintenance, as well as deployment and installation of new systems (including international travel as needed).
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience.
- Relevant academic background (e.g. Physics degree).
- Expected to have directly relevant experience assembling, integrating and testing systems (Complex optical assemblies).
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a hands-on lab environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally to support customer deployments and field activities.
Desirable additional skills:
- Experience with laser communications or free-space optics.
- Precision optical alignment and optomechanical assembly.
- Experience transitioning products from prototype to serial production.
- Space, photonics, or aerospace industry experience.
- Continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimisation.
Location: Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford.
Compensation & Perks:
- The opportunity to make a difference building cutting edge technology to support a world-changing vision.
- 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.
