About Archangel Autonomy

Archangel Autonomy develops compact, intelligent embedded systems for autonomous vehicles and edge AI applications. The company creates advanced AI co-pilots for deployed machinery, working on UXV navigation co-pilot platforms incorporating cameras, sensors, radios, and compute modules.

The Role

Design software for edge compute devices supporting autonomous navigation and AI inference on UAV platforms.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and test software for small-volume edge compute devices

• Develop drivers, boot logic, and board bring-up/testing procedures

• Implement control systems, state machines, and deep learning inference

• Work with wireless mesh, IoT communications, and power management

• Support PCB rapid prototyping and hardware integration

• Conduct field testing (radios, efficiency measurement, model validation)

• Research and evaluate new microcontrollers and embedded systems

Requirements

• Required: BSc/MSc in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Commercial embedded software delivery experience

• Strong C/C++ proficiency; Python and OOP familiarity

• Linux kernel programming and interface knowledge (SPI, UART, CAN, USB)

• Bare metal and RTOS development experience (STM32, ARM Cortex-M0)

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for testing and events

Nice to Have

• Camera, sensor, and ISP module experience

• Modern wireless standards knowledge (LoRa, Wi-Fi, 4G, mesh)

• Battery technology and control theory understanding

• Nvidia Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or ARM deployment experience

• Power optimization and profiling expertise

• UAV/drone programming background

• PCB design or 3D modeling/manufacturing familiarity

What We Offer

• Merit-based compensation

• 5% employer pension contribution

• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

• Relocation support package

• Free Monday team lunch

• Cycle2work scheme, private medical insurance

• Annual app voucher

• Team socials and collaborative work environment

Security

Security clearance eligibility is beneficial given the sensitive nature of project work.

Location

Full-time, office-based role in Oxford, UK.