About this role
Salary: £55,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements: Experience developing code for UAV autopilots, especially ArduPilot or PX4Experience developing companion-compute solutions using frameworks such as MAVLink, MAVSDK, or DJI Onboard SDKStrong proficiency in Python and C++, with experience in Linux development environmentsBachelors degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldThree years of commercial software development experienceEligibility and willingness to obtain UK security clearance (SC)Nice to have: experience with ROS developmentNice to have: experience with computer-vision-based positioning and navigation in UxVs, including Visual Odometry or SLAMNice to have: familiarity with deploying code to low-SWaP edge computersNice to have: experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, X-Plane, AirSim, or UnrealNice to have: demonstrated delivery of functioning robotic systemsNice to have: understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systemsNice to have: UK drone-piloting licenseNice to have: contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publicationsAbility to travel up to approximately 30% of the time to build, test, and deploy capabilities Responsibilities: Work with our UAV Autonomous Navigation team to develop and test our UAV copilot systemIntegrate our autonomy copilot with partner autopilots and drone platforms, including software, mechanical, and electrical integrationDevelop features for our autonomy copilot product to enhance navigation and decision-making capabilities and support additional flight platformsSupport rapid prototyping and integration of our products onto new fixed-wing and multirotor platforms for in-house testing Technologies: AICopilotSupportLinuxPythonROSRoboticsSecurityUnrealGameDevComputer Vision More:
At Archangel Autonomy, we design and deploy AI technologies to protect, support, and enhance the work of people on the front lines, including law enforcement, first responders, NGOs, wildlife rangers, and military personnel. Were a fast-growing start-up driven by practical problem-solving, teamwork, integrity, and a shared pursuit of meaningful impact. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role in Oxford, working alongside engineers, AI specialists, and industry pioneers. We offer merit-based compensation, a 5% employer pension contribution, 25 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays, medical insurance, relocation support, training and self-development opportunities, drone-pilot training, company retreats, team socials, and additional perks such as free Monday team lunch, a Cycle2work scheme, and an annual subscription allowance. Other benefits include casual dress, on-site parking, paid volunteer time, a referral programme, and sick pay. Our usual hiring process includes a CV review, a 30-minute phone screening, a live technical assessment, and an interview.
last updated 41 week of 2026