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Foundational · London
Electronics/Hardware Engineer This is a future role. We're building a shortlist now and will contact you when it opens. 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 design the electronics that run our stations. That covers control, power and sensing, plus the interfaces that tie lasers, detectors, telescopes and computers together. What you'll do Design, lay out and bring up PCBs for station control and instrumentation Design power distribution, protection and backup for remote sites Integrate sensors, interlocks and environmental monitoring Choose components, and manage suppliers and contract manufacturers Debug hardware in the lab and support fixes in the field Write test procedures and documentation What you'll bring A degree in electronic engineering or similar, plus several years of design experience Schematic capture and PCB layout skills (KiCad, Altium or similar) Experience with mixed-signal design, power electronics and embedded interfaces (SPI, I2C, Ethernet) Lab skills with oscilloscopes and logic analysers, plus thermal and EMC debugging Nice to have Fast timing electronics or photon counting Firmware in C/C++, or FPGA work EMC compliance testing Hardware that runs unattended outdoors 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. Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow
| Role | Electronics/hardware Engineer |
|---|---|
| Company | Foundational |
| Location | London |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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