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Optical AIT Engineer

Archangel Lightworks -
Oxford

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Assembly
Continuous improvement
Physics

Full job description

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.

We're looking for an Optical AIT Engineer to join our experienced engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. 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.

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