Geodetic Data ScientistThis is a future role. We're building a shortlist now and will contact you when it opens.About usFoundational is building the most precise picture of Earth and orbit, using lasers fired from the ground. We call it ground truth for orbit.We design and run low-cost, autonomous satellite laser ranging stations. They measure the distance to satellites with extreme precision, day and night. Our data platform turns those measurements into tracking data and orbit products for satellite operators, space agencies and governments. We also build our own flight-proven laser retroreflector arrays, so any satellite can be tracked.Our station network is expanding across Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. The data supports resilient navigation, Earth observation and the safe, sustainable use of space.We're a small, fast-moving team of engineers, scientists and operators in London. We're backed by venture investors and supported by ESA, the UK Space Agency, Innovate UK and the European Innovation Council.Position OverviewLondon · Full time · On-siteYou'll turn large volumes of laser ranging data into geodetic and orbit products at scale. You'll build the pipelines, models and quality checks behind them.What you'll doBuild processing pipelines that take ranging data from raw returns to normal points and higher-level productsDevelop statistical methods for bias detection, outlier rejection and data qualityAnalyse station and network performance, and find where it can improveWork with our geodesy and orbit determination team to turn research into productsTurn analysis into clear reports, plots and customer-facing metricsWhat you'll bringA degree in geodesy, physics, maths, data science or similar (MSc or PhD preferred)Strong Python and the scientific stack (NumPy, pandas, SciPy)Solid statistics: estimation, time series and uncertaintyExperience with large scientific datasetsA habit of writing production code, not just notebooksNice to haveSLR or GNSS data, including the CRD formatCloud data pipelinesMachine learning for anomaly detectionWhat We OfferA high-impact role with real ownership at an early-stage, venture-backed spacetech companyEMI share options (UK employees)25 Days Annual Leave + Bank HolidaysEnhanced Parental LeaveCycle to work schemesWork alongside engineers and scientists across optics, lasers, software and astrodynamicsOffices in central London, with snacks, tea, coffee and regular socialsWe actively champion underrepresented groups and seek to bridge gaps in our workforce. If you're excited by the role but don't match every point, or you’re seeking a part time role, please apply anyway and add a note into your application. Building the best team is our priority.Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow