Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales EngineerThis 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 be the technical voice in our sales conversations. You'll help satellite operators understand what laser ranging data and our retroreflectors can do for their missions.What you'll doRun technical discovery calls and demos with prospective customersScope solutions: which tracking tier, which data products and which retroreflectorAnswer technical requirements in RFPs and supplier questionnairesSupport customers as they integrate retroreflectors onto their spacecraftFeed customer needs back to product and engineeringBuild technical sales material: case studies, data samples and integration guidesWhat you'll bringAn engineering or physics background, ideally in spaceExperience in technical sales, pre-sales, applications engineering or systems engineeringThe ability to explain complex ideas simply, to engineers and executives alikeComfort travelling to customers and conferencesNice to haveSatellite operations, GNSS, space situational awareness or ground segment experienceKnowledge of laser ranging or retroreflectorsExperience with CRM toolsWhat 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.