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Optical Systems Engineer

Archangel Lightworks Ltd • Oxford Airport, Kidlington

Salary
£46k – £46k
Posted
22 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Archangel Lightworks Ltd is hiring a Optical Systems Engineer in Oxford Airport, a full-time it role. The advertised salary is £46k – £46k. Archangel Lightworks Ltd holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About Archangel Lightworks Archangel Lightworks is a laser communications company building wireless technology. Founded in 2017, we believe that laser communications to and from satellites is a key component of next-generation infrastructure. Our core product, the TERRA-M, is a deployable optical ground station with proven capability for space – ground data transfer. Our team develops and operates products that advance the security and resilience of critical national infrastructure. We value co…
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  • Employer: Archangel Lightworks Ltd — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £46k – £46k
  • How this salary compares: about 21% below the £57,632 median across 995 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Oxford Airport, Kidlington · Full-time
  • Posted: 22 October 2026
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