Robotics Software Engineer (UAV)

Requirements:

• Experience developing code for UAV autopilots, especially ArduPilot or PX4
• Experience developing companion-compute solutions using frameworks such as 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 a related field
• Three years of commercial software development experience
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain UK security clearance (SC)
• Nice to have: experience with ROS development
• Nice to have: experience with computer-vision-based positioning and navigation in UxVs, including Visual Odometry or SLAM
• Nice to have: familiarity with deploying code to low-SWaP edge computers
• Nice to have: experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, X-Plane, AirSim, or Unreal
• Nice to have: demonstrated delivery of functioning robotic systems
• Nice to have: understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems
• Nice to have: UK drone-piloting license
• Nice to have: contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications
• Ability 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 system
• Integrate our autonomy copilot with partner autopilots and drone platforms, including software, mechanical, and electrical integration
• Develop features for our autonomy copilot product to enhance navigation and decision-making capabilities and support additional flight platforms
• Support rapid prototyping and integration of our products onto new fixed-wing and multirotor platforms for in-house testing

Technologies:

• AI
• Copilot
• Support
• Linux
• Python
• ROS
• Robotics
• Security
• Unreal
• GameDev
• Computer Vision

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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 44 week of 2026