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Foundational jobs
Foundational runs an automated network of ground stations that bounce lasers off satellites to fix their positions precisely, and sells that orbit data to satellite operators. Almost all of its openings are in London, United Kingdom, in hardware, software and astrodynamics engineering and in sales.
, SpaceJobs.Now lists 29 open jobs at Foundational.
a pay range on 0% of its open roles
Latest Foundational openings
Read 7 Nov 2026, 10:02 UTCOrbital Analyst (opens the job details)
Flight Software · London · 2w agoDetails
Network Operations Engineer (opens the job details)
Launch & Ops · London · 1mo agoDetails
Field Station Engineer (opens the job details)
Launch & Ops · London · 1mo agoDetails
Astrodynamics Engineer (opens the job details)
Flight Software · London · 1mo agoDetails
Backend / Data Platform Engineer (opens the job details)
Software & IT · London · 1mo agoDetails
DevOps / SRE (opens the job details)
Software & IT · London · 1mo agoDetails
Chief of Staff (opens the job details)
Programs & Business · London · 1mo agoDetails
HR Lead (opens the job details)
Programs & Business · London · 1mo agoDetails
Founders Associate (opens the job details)
Programs & Business · London · 1mo agoDetails
BD Manager (US) (opens the job details)
Programs & Business · United States · 1mo agoDetails
Bids & Grants Manager (opens the job details)
Programs & Business · London · 1mo agoDetails
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Foundational at a glance
Foundational runs an automated network of ground stations that bounce lasers off satellites to fix their positions precisely, and sells that orbit data to satellite operators. Almost all of its openings are in London, United Kingdom, in hardware, software and astrodynamics engineering and in sales.
29 roles taken from its careers site on 2026-11-07A recruiter wrote to you in Foundational's name?
Foundational's own sites: foundational.space · jobs.ashbyhq.com/foundational.
What Foundational pays
Given posting by postingA range on 0% of its open jobs
The board shows a pay figure only where a posting states one. That is too few ranges for a typical Foundational figure today; the jobs below each carry whatever range their posting gives.
| Discipline | Open jobs | Middle half | Top figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs & Business | 8 | No range given | Not given |
| Science, Imaging & Earth Data | 5 | No range given | Not given |
| Ground Software & IT | 3 | No range given | Not given |
| Supply Chain & Facilities | 3 | No range given | Not given |
| Flight Software & GNC | 2 | No range given | Not given |
| Launch & Mission Operations | 2 | No range given | Not given |
| Manufacturing & Technicians | 2 | No range given | Not given |
| Systems, Integration & Test | 2 | No range given | Not given |
| Avionics & Electrical | 1 | No range given | Not given |
| Mechanical, Structures & Thermal | 1 | No range given | Not given |
What Foundational looks for
The usual bar in each discipline Foundational is staffing right now. A posting can ask for more or less (a clearance, a degree, years on hardware), so check the role itself before applying.
A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background.
A science, engineering or data degree; geospatial and intelligence roles may need a clearance.
A computer science degree or equivalent experience; some programs need a US security clearance.
Often no degree for logistics and maintenance; buyers and planners usually have business or supply-chain training.
A computer science, aerospace or electrical engineering degree; C/C++ for flight code, control theory for GNC.
An engineering or technical background; many operators come from the military, and shift work is common.
Foundational's disciplines
Each discipline page covers the work itself, the usual entry bar and the pay posted for it across the industry.
For the wider picture, open the pay tables for every discipline or the space employers that pay the most.
Questions about Foundational
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What does Foundational pay?
Only 0% of its open roles give a range today, not enough for a typical figure. The board shows a pay figure only where a posting states one. Where a Foundational posting does give one, the role below shows it.
Which disciplines is Foundational staffing?
Of its 29 openings, the largest groups are programs & business (8), science, imaging & earth data (5) and ground software & IT (3).
What does Foundational ask for in program management and business jobs in space?
A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background. The exact bar is in each Foundational posting.
How fresh is this list of Foundational roles?
We read Foundational's public careers site every night. A role stays here as long as Foundational keeps it up, dated with our last check.
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