Systems Analysis & Simulation Engineer

Archangel Lightworks; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Equity options

Training resources

Team socials

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing app subscriptions

Job summary

Archangel Lightworks is seeking a Systems Analysis & Simulation Engineer to join its engineering team in Oxford. You will perform simulations and analyses to optimise optical space-to-ground communication links and services, developing and testing forecasting algorithms from meteorological forecasts and sensor data.

You will generate reports and visualisations, work with large datasets, and contribute to tool development and network-level performance assessments for site selection and

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in analysis/simulation
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for networks/communications
• Experience processing and analysing large datasets efficiently
• Knowledge of satellite communications and lasercom is advantageous
• Understanding of optical turbulence and orbital mechanics helpful
• Experience with ML/neural networks for meteorology or network modelling

Responsibilities

• Develop and test forecasting algorithms for link availability from meteorological forecasts and sensor data
• Estimate link performance and optimize based on conditions and empirical data
• Use and improve Archangel Lightworks' laser communications network simulation tool for network-level analysis and site/architecture decisions
• Generate technical reports, visualisations and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Support development and testing of other analysis/simulation tools to enhance product performance

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Data processing

ML/Neural networks

Satellite communications

Orbital mechanics

Link budgets

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 a Systems Analysis & Simulation Engineer to join our experienced engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. You will be responsible for performing simulation and analysis to optimise optical Space-to-Ground communication links and services.

Your responsibilities

• Development and testing algorithms for forecasting link availability based on meteorological forecasts and terminal sensor data
• Link performance estimation, optimisation based on expected conditions and analysis of empirical data to enable continuous improvement
• Develop and utilise Archangel Lightwork's laser communications network simulation tool to assess network level performance of optical communication systems, supporting site selection and network architecture development. This includes use case, scenario and KPI definition, analysis of large simulation datasets, and optimisation of simulation efficiency
• Generate technical reports, visualisations, and presentations to communicate results to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the development & testing of other analysis and simulation tools to improve product performance and service delivery.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience
• Has developed complex models & simulations in MATLAB/Simulink, ideally using meteorological data, of involving networks/communications
• Has experience processing and analysing large datasets efficiently
• Satellite communications, lasercom experience
• Understanding of optical turbulence and associated modelling tools
• Understanding of orbital mechanics, satellite constellations, and NTN networks
• Experience developing link budgets and associated tradeoff analysis
• Experience using ML/neural networks for meteorological analysis, forecasting, network traffic or network modelling.

Location

Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford. There will be opportunities to work from home as agreed with your line manager.

Benefits

• 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
• Regular socials and weekly team lunch
• Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.