Optical AIT Engineer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, test/accept outsourced components, and maintain 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)
• Directly relevant experience assembling, integrating and testing 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

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