Autopilot Integration Engineer (UAV)
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Job Summary
At Archangel Autonomy you will be working alongside a fun forward-thinking experienced team to deliver transformative AI solutions. Our mission is to design and deploy AI technologies that protect support and enhance the work of those operating on the front lines: law enforcement first responders NGOs wildlife rangers and military personnel. We are proud to be innovators record breakers and practical problem solvers. We thrive on big challenges and bold ideas pushing boundaries to create meaningful impact. Our goal is a safer more sustainable world where intelligent machines are not just tools but trusted partners - collaborative reliable and ready to assist.
The role
In this role youll work with our UAV Autonomous Navigation team developing and testing our innovative UAV copilot system.
What youll own:
- Integration of our autonomy copilot to various partner autopilots and drone platforms including software mechanical and electrical integration
- Develop features on our autonomy copilot product to enhance its navigation and decision-making capabilities and support more flight platforms
- Support rapid prototyping and integration of our products onto new fixed-wing and multirotor platforms for our in-house testing capability
To succeed in this role you must have:
Experience developing code for UAV autopilots especially Ardupilot or PX4
- Experience developing companion compute solutions using frameworks like MAVLink MAVSDK or DJI Onboard SDK
- Strong proficiency in Python and C with experience in Linux development environments
- Bachelors degree in Robotics Computer Science Mechatronics Aerospace Engineering or related field
- Three years of work history developing software commercially
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain UK security clearance (SC)
Nice to have:
- Experience with ROS development
- Experience with computer vision-based positioning and navigation in UxVs (Visual Odometry SLAM)
- Familiarity with edge-deploying code on low SWaP computers
- Experience with simulation tools (Gazebo Isaac-sim X-Plane Airsim Unreal etc.)
- Demonstrated delivery of functioning robotic systems
- Understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems
- UK Drone piloting license
- Track record of contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to build test and deploy capabilities in the real world
By joining us youll have:
- The ability to make a measurable difference in the creation of cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing start-up
- Fast-paced environment with a world-class positive talented and high-achieving team
- Forward-thinking supportive culture with company retreats and strategic alignment
- World-class growth opportunities and training resourcesincluding self-development daysAn opportunity for drone pilot training
- Merit-based compensation
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days holiday UK bank holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Relocation Support package
- Team socials
- A variety of perks that are evolving: Free Monday team lunch Cycle2work scheme annual subscription allowance
Security clearance:
Due to the sensitive nature of some of our work it would be beneficial for candidates to be able and willing to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.
Location
This is an office-based role in Oxford. Youll work alongside leading engineers AI specialists and industry pioneers contributing directly to cutting-edge advancements in autonomous technology.
The Archangel Experience
We are makers and engineers first driven by the desire to solve challenges that matter. Automation is how humanity moves forward and for us its more than a method; it is a mindset- central to how we streamline work and deliver cutting edge solutions that make a real difference.
Our culture is grounded in high integrity teamwork and a shared pursuit of excellence. Learning never stops here. We prioritise growth knowledge sharing and collaboration so every team member is empowered to thrive. We are looking for people who are proactive collaborative and passionate about purpose led technology. If you are excited by meaningful challenges thrive in fast paced environments and want to build technology that supports solving real-world problems you will feel right at home.
So whats next
Apply now and a member of our HR team will get in touch with you shortly. Our usual process includes reviewing your CV a 30-minute phone screening a live technical assessment and interview plus if your interview falls on a Monday you might even get to enjoy lunch with the team!
Excited Apply now and become part of Archangel Life!
Key Skills
- APIs
- Jenkins
- REST
- Python
- SOAP
- Systems Engineering
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Java
- XML
- JSON
- Scripting
- Sftp
About Company
At Archangel Autonomy, we build intelligent systems that bring people and machines together to form effective teams, relieving mankind from dirty, dull and dangerous tasks. Our mission is to design and deploy AI technologies that protect, support, and enhance the work of those operati ... View more
