foundational - Senior Geodesist

London, United Kingdom+ Equity3w ago

In Office Senior EMEA Senior Researcher Dremio Data Quality

Requirements

• A PhD or equivalent experience in space geodesy or a related field • Deep knowledge of SLR and at least one other space-geodetic technique (GNSS, VLBI or DORIS) • Experience with reference frames (ITRF), Earth orientation and IERS conventions • Experience with geodetic analysis software such as GEODYN, Bernese or GipsyX • A publication record or equivalent track record • Experience at an ILRS analysis or data centre • Gravity field modelling or precise orbit determination

Responsibilities

• Lead geodetic processing and analysis of our satellite laser ranging data • Contribute to reference frame and Earth orientation products • Define data quality standards, and validate our data against international analysis centres • Represent Foundational in the ILRS, IAG and wider geodetic community • Guide our data scientists and software engineers on models and algorithms • Publish and present at conferences

Benefits

• 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.