foundational
Foundational is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead the optical design for laser ranging stations, tracking systems, and retroreflector products. This hands-on role involves setting architecture, running analysis, and overseeing hardware verification in the lab. The position requires extensive experience in optical engineering and proficiency with design software like Zemax OpticStudio or CODE V.
Company Size
1-10 employees
Foundational is a precision orbital data company specializing in satellite laser ranging (SLR) as a service. They operate a global network of ground stations that track satellites with millimetre-level accuracy and offer a product line of passive laser retroreflectors (LRRs) for commercial deployment. Their data platform, Origin, delivers orbital data including normal points, full-rate ranging data, and high-accuracy ephemeris products to satellite operators.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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41% below the average for this role