Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Archangel Lightworks; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A connectivity technology company in Oxford is looking for an embedded software engineer to work on cutting-edge laser communications technology. The role involves software development, testing, and maintaining software for ground stations. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and proficiency in C programming. This position offers hybrid working options and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Equity options

Training resources and budget

Annual team retreat

Learning and wellbeing app subscriptions

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C programming.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
• Self-motivated and inquisitive with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of embedded software.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Support system testing and debugging of hardware/software integration issues.

Skills

C programming

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field

Tools

Embedded systems

RTOS

Linux

Job description

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.

We’re looking for an embedded software engineer to join our experienced engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. You will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining the embedded software in our ground stations, enabling reliable control and autonomous operations, and interfacing with external systems. In this role, you will work closely with people across our engineering team, supported by our software team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of embedded software.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Support system testing, debugging and troubleshooting of hardware/software integration issues.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C programming.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and Linux.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of electronics, hardware interfacing and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet etc.).
• Knowledge of IoT and networking protocols, cloud software, and containers.
• Familiarity with additional languages, such as Python, Rust, etc
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git), unit tests, code reviews, and continuous integration
• Project experience, internship, or a personal interest in space, lasers, embedded systems, and optical communications systems

Location

Hybrid with travel when required. 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
• Options for hybrid working and custom arrangements that matter to you
• 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
• Annual team retreat, regular socials and weekly team lunch
• Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.