Senior Physical Scientist
LeoLabs
About this role
LeoLabs is seeking a Senior Physical Scientist to develop algorithms, support operational systems, and shape technical direction for tracking objects in low Earth orbit. The role involves working at the intersection of astrodynamics, statistical estimation, and software engineering, contributing to the world's most accurate space object catalog.
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About LeoLabs
leolabs.spaceLeoLabs provides persistent orbital intelligence to map and monitor low Earth orbit, delivering space domain awareness, space traffic management, and support for missile defense. Its flagship product, LeoLabs Vertex™, is described as the world’s first vertically integrated commercial space-operations stack, combining sensing, cataloging, and operational tools to detect, track, and characterize objects in orbit. The company supplies real-time situational awareness and collision-avoidance services to satellite operators, insurers, and government agencies. LeoLabs positions itself as a “living map” of activity in space, enabling safer and more efficient operations in an increasingly congested LEO environment.
Recent company news
PR NewswireVarda, LeoLabs, and Anduril demonstrate on-orbit maneuver tracking and AI-enabled software integration in advance of a hypersonic reentry
Sep 8, 2025
SpaceNewsNASA to assess LeoLabs’ data for orbital collision avoidance
Aug 11, 2025
ExecutiveBizDefense Demand, Investor Interest Drive LeoLabs’ Growth
Sep 2, 2025
Payload SpaceLeoLabs Unveils Scout Mobile Radar System
Apr 7, 2025
The New York TimesTech Companies Show Off for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’
Sep 8, 2025
About LeoLabs
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$120k – $150k
per year
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