Archangel Lightworks
Systems Analysis & Simulation Engineer
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Archangel Lightworks
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 Hiring: Systems Analysis & Simulation Engineer
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.
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 Lightworks' 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
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Requirements
- 3 years of experience
- Has developed complex models & simulations in MATLAB/Simulink, ideally using meteorological data, of involving networks/communications
- Has experience developing/testing/analysing empirical data
- Has experience processing and analysing large datasets efficiently
- MATLAB & Python experience
Desirable additional skills
- 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
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Location
Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford. There will be opportunities to work from home as agreed with your line manager.
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
- Regular socials and weekly team lunch
- Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions
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