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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
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About us
Foundational 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 Overview
London · Full time · On-site
You'll get station hardware where it needs to be: from suppliers to London, then on to sites across four continents, on time and compliant.
What you'll do
Plan and book international freight for high-value, sensitive equipment
Manage customs documentation, commodity codes, duty and import VAT
Run temporary-import processes such as ATA Carnets
Work within our export compliance process on classifications and licences
Track inventory and assets across sites
Build relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers and host sites
What you'll bring
Experience in international logistics or freight forwarding
Working knowledge of Incoterms, customs procedures and HS codes
Strong organisation, attention to detail and follow-through
Confidence with spreadsheets and logistics systems
Nice to have
Export controls or dual-use goods
Shipping scientific or industrial equipment
Spanish speaking
What We Offer
A high-impact role with real ownership at an early-stage, venture-backed spacetech company
EMI share options (UK employees)
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to work schemes
Work alongside engineers and scientists across optics, lasers, software and astrodynamics
Offices in central London, with snacks, tea, coffee and regular socials
We 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.
