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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Archangel Lightworks Ltd - **Location:** Banbury, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Data Security, Serialization, Data Visualization, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Protocol Buffers, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), JSON, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Network Protocols, Scrum Methodology, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Modeling Language, TCP/IP, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2907193490-senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in?Systems Engineering,?Aerospace engineering or a related engineering field, with a strong theoretical background * 5+ years of experience in?systems engineering of comparable systems such as complex communications, electro-optical, electro-mechanical or embedded software systems * Demonstrable 'hands-on' practical skills, willing and able to directly operate the system to run tests, perform operational demos, and investigate issues * Understanding of systems engineering standards and processes (e.g.?MBSE, SysML), and associated tool support (e.g. Enterprise Architect) * Experience of the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and validation to operations and production * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to analyse data and apply engineering judgement to propose solutions and evaluate options * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and with external partners, and provide technical leadership Desirable additional skills: * Experience with?satellite communication systems,?optical ground stations, or related technologies and standards (CCSDS, SDA, ESTOL). Experience including high data rate comms (Gbps+) and error correction protocols, precision optics and lasers, and pointing and tracking algorithms directly relevant * Experience of developing space flight systems, including developing to ECSS standards * Experience of developing safety related systems, including risk assessments, functional safety lifecycles, and development to specific safety standards such as IEC 61508 * Understanding of?system security?principles, including encryption, authentication, and secure data transfer * Experience with control systems implementation and modelling, including precision tracking, and use of Matlab/Simulink * Experience of product qualification and certification, such as CE / FCC and domain specific standards * Familiarity with cloud software integration, networking protocols?and?distributed systems (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT) and?data serialization formats?(e.g., JSON, Protobuf) * Knowledge of?data visualization tools?and techniques for operational monitoring and analysis, and use tools and programming languages such as Python for analysis and automation ## Description As a?Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the specification, design, integration, and test of our?Optical Ground Stations and other products. This role involves working closely with internal engineering teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the systems support our operational needs and enables smooth integration with partner systems. You will be responsible for defining system and sub-system requirements, designing architecture, ensuring robust integration, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of ground stations. Additionally, you may be responsible for leading a small team, planning sprints, and coordinating activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery. This is a cross-functional role that bridges systems engineering and other engineering disciplines, and operational workflows. Your responsibilities will include: * Own systems or subsystems as required, leading specification and verification activities, and serving as the primary technical point of contact for external partners related to these systems * Actively identify and address risks and issues within the allocated systems * Drive communications within the product teams, producing accurate requirements, designs, models and documents, ensuring performance , consistency and coherence of the overall design * Take responsibility for planning and execution of verification, qualification and operational demonstration of designs to the agreed internal and external standards including interoperability * Develop, maintain, and review system documentation and models, including user manuals and ICDs, operational procedures, and technical budgets * As needed, lead sprint planning, manage Agile workflows, and ensure timely delivery of team tasks including day to day coordination of subsystem developments and technical supplier/subcontract management * Contribute to continual improvement of AL systems engineering processes including model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and tool support, and advocate this process within the engineering team. As a senior engineer within Archangel Lightworks, you will; * Lead?significant?projects/developments/parts of the system?(e.g., major subsystem for satellite link, ground station integration) * Demonstrate?strong architecture/design skills; tackles ambiguous technical challenges * Mentor mid-level/junior engineers; influences technical decisions and best practices * Communicate effectively with leadership and external stakeholders * Proactively seek opportunities for growth, staying abreast of the?state-of-the-art,?driving innovation based on new developments?and embodying the value of curiosity * Support deployment and operation of the system * Generate and capture intellectual property ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Edge Orchestration for the Physical World: Connecting Cameras, Sensors, and Devices with MQTT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100081-edge-orchestration-for-the-physical-world-connecting-cameras-sensors-and-devices-with-mqtt) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)