Develops laser telemetry stations and a data platform to track satellites and space debris.
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You will design and integrate satellite and space debris laser ranging systems, from modelling through on-site validation. The role combines time-of-flight data processing, orbital determination, and laser safety expertise at a startup based in London. Python, Linux, and experience with laser ranging stations, optical ground stations, or atmospheric LiDAR are required.
Foundational is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer in London to develop and deploy its SaaS applications with Python, React and AWS. The role covers frontend and backend development, as well as DevOps practices and deployment automation. The company designs laser stations that measure distances to satellites and develops an orbital data platform.
In London, the Technical Sales Engineer leads discovery calls and demos with prospective customers, then defines satellite tracking solutions suited to their missions. The role involves answering technical requirements in RFPs, supporting the integration of retroreflectors onto satellites, and sharing customer needs with the product and engineering teams. This full-time, on-site role focuses on Foundational’s laser ranging data and retroreflectors, as part of a company specializing in space technology.
The DevOps / SRE role is a future full-time, on-site position in London, focused on keeping the cloud platform and remote station software reliable and secure. Responsibilities cover cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, monitoring, remote access and updates, and incident response. Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, networking, and experience with a major cloud provider are required.
Foundational is building a shortlist for a future Backend / Data Platform Engineer role in London. The role involves building the platform that ingests, processes and delivers satellite tracking data, from stations to the customer API. It requires extensive experience building backend systems in production, as well as Python (or Go or Rust), SQL and data pipelines.
The BD Manager EMEA role will grow Foundational’s business in defence, national security and the space sector, serving institutional and commercial customers. You will build customer relationships and lead business opportunities from initial conversations through to contracts, contributing to tenders and proposals. The role is based in London and involves travel across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Vous piloterez les appels d’offres et demandes de subventions, de la sélection des opportunités au dépôt des dossiers. Vous rédigerez les sections non techniques, préparerez les budgets et coordonnerez les partenaires et le suivi après attribution. Le poste à temps plein et sur site est basé à Londres, au sein d’une entreprise de technologie spatiale.
You will design optical systems for satellite laser ranging stations, optical tracking systems, and retroreflectors. You will lead design, analysis, and testing from requirements definition through hardware verification, and contribute to ESA and customer programmes. The role is based in London, on-site, and includes mentoring junior engineers and technical discussions with suppliers.
You will own the laser subsystem in satellite laser ranging stations, from selection and integration to reliability and its supply chain. You will characterise laser performance, improve reliability at remote sites, and contribute to laser safety. The role is based in London and is full time on-site.
You will design optomechanical structures and mounts to hold and align the optics in satellite laser ranging stations. The role includes thermal and structural analysis, design for manufacturing, and collaboration with the workshop and suppliers. The team is based in London, and the role is full time on-site.
You will design the electronics for Foundational’s satellite laser ranging stations in London. You will develop circuit boards, integrate sensors, and help debug hardware in the lab and in the field. The role is full-time and on-site; it requires a degree in electronic engineering or a similar field and several years of design experience.
The workshop technician builds and tests equipment for the company’s laser stations in London. The role includes machining, mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, and preparing equipment for shipment. The position is full-time and on-site, and requires workshop experience, manual machining skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings.
You will learn to assemble mechanical, electrical and optical space hardware alongside Foundational’s engineers in London. The role includes building and testing hardware, alongside training towards a recognised engineering qualification. No previous experience is needed; GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are required.
Vous installerez, mettrez en service et entretiendrez des stations de télémétrie laser par satellite sur des sites isolés à travers plusieurs continents. Le poste comprend le dépannage sur site et à distance, la maintenance préventive et la documentation des installations. Basé à Londres, il implique des déplacements de plusieurs semaines et requiert une expérience en ingénierie de terrain sur des systèmes électromécaniques ou optiques complexes.
The Network Operations Engineer will monitor stations, handle incidents, and develop tools and processes for the network operations centre. They will track network performance and help plan tracking schedules against customer commitments. The role is based in London, full time and on site, at a space technology company.
You will organize international transport for sensitive equipment and ensure customs and export requirements are met. The role covers inventory tracking across multiple sites and relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and host sites. Based in London, this full-time, on-site role is for a future opening.
You will lead Foundational’s geodesy work in London, processing satellite laser ranging data and contributing to reference frame and Earth orientation products. The role includes defining data quality standards, validating data against international analysis centres, and representing the company in the geodetic community. A PhD or equivalent experience in space geodesy is required, along with expertise in SLR and geodetic reference frames.
You will develop processing pipelines to turn laser ranging data into geodetic and orbit products. You will develop statistical quality control methods and analyze station network performance. The role is based on-site in London and requires Python, statistical skills, and a degree in geodesy, physics, mathematics, data science, or a similar field.
Vous développerez les logiciels de détermination et de prédiction d’orbite de la plateforme Origin, ainsi que des outils de dynamique de vol. Le poste comprend l’amélioration des modèles et pipelines, la validation des produits de données et des échanges avec les clients sur leur utilisation. Foundational recherche un ingénieur en astrodynamique à Londres, en présentiel et à temps plein, avec au moins trois ans d’expérience en logiciels de dynamique de vol.
You will develop image processing pipelines to detect, track and measure objects from optical camera data. The role covers astrometry, camera calibration and real-time processing, in collaboration with the optics and software teams. The role is based in London, full-time and on-site; a degree in physics, astronomy, computer science or a similar field is required.
You will build and lead Foundational’s commercial team, growing sales of satellite tracking data, retroreflectors and government services. The role includes commercial strategy, developing the sales team and managing strategic accounts. Based in London, the role is full time, on-site, with travel.
As Office Manager in London, you will oversee the office’s day-to-day operations and coordinate visitors, new-starter onboarding, and team events. You will also help manage travel, expenses, health and safety records, and administrative support for the team. The role is full-time and on-site at an early-stage space technology company.
You will oversee the fit-out and operation of a new London facility with a workshop, laboratories and a cleanroom. The role covers site maintenance, safety and compliance, as well as budget, supplier and space management. Facilities management experience in an industrial, laboratory or engineering setting is required.
Le Founders Associate travaillera directement avec les fondateurs de Foundational sur des projets commerciaux, opérationnels et stratégiques. Le poste comprend la création d’analyses et de modèles, la préparation de supports pour les investisseurs, le conseil d’administration et les clients, ainsi que le suivi des partenaires et des priorités transverses. Basé à Londres, ce poste à temps plein sur site demande 1 à 4 ans d’expérience dans le conseil, la banque, le capital-risque, une startup ou un domaine similaire.