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ABOUT US

Earth observation, proximity operations, and space control systems for a volatile world.

Spiral Blue is a team of engineers, scientists and operators working across Sydney NSW, Santa Ana CA and Harwell Oxfordshire. We build LiDAR for space and the onboard AI computers that process what they measure, so the people responsible for forests, coastlines, infrastructure and orbit get an answer while it still matters.We work with space agencies, primes and researchers on missions that fly.

LEADERSHIP

Taofiq Huq
Taofiq Huq
CEO & Founder

Aerospace engineer with over a decade in space engineering, taking Spiral Blue from onboard AI computing to space-based LiDAR.

MJ Akter
MJ Akter
COO & Cofounder

Drives Spiral Blue’s commercial growth and global partnerships. Finalist for Executive of the Year at the 2026 Australian Space Awards.

Peter Kinne
Peter Kinne
Chief Revenue Officer

25+ years commercialising space tech. Helped secure Australia’s first three commercial orbital launch contracts at Gilmour Space.

Andrew Barton
Andrew Barton
Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Former CTO of Fleet Space and ESA engineer, now leading systems engineering for Spiral Blue’s space-based LiDAR.

Bohan Deng
Bohan Deng
Head of program & strategy

Founded Sperospace at UNSW and won an Australian Space Agency Moon to Mars grant. Now delivers advanced space systems at Spiral Blue.

PARTNERS

OPEN ROLES

Electronics Engineer (Space LiDAR)

Eveleigh, New South Wales, Australia
The role

We are seeking a versatile and highly motivated Electronics Photonics Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is crucial to advancing our next-generation space-qualified LiDAR systems.

We're looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join the team leading the next generation of edge computing hardware for space. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key member of a growing space startup, and take our cutting edge products to the next level.

Engineers, Scientists, Analysts, Techies

Sydney, NSW · Hybrid · Salary & stock
The role

Can you build, model, simulate, or design? We want you:

  • Electronics
  • Photonics
  • Optomechanics
  • Thermal
  • Space systems
  • Software
  • Physics
  • Machine learning
  • Geographic information systems
  • UI/UX
  • Product

Commercial Operators

Sydney, NSW · Hybrid · Salary & stock
The role

Can you sell, build business systems, manage teams, market, or do financial wizardry? We want you:

  • Business operations and administration
  • Project and delivery support
  • Commercial and business development
  • Finance, legal and compliance
  • People, culture and internal coordination
  • Strategy, research and executive support

Global Leaders

Anywhere · Hybrid · Salary & stock
The role

If you have:

  • Built an Earth observation satellite
  • Developed sensors for space
  • Worked on optical communications
  • Been on the team for GEDI, ICESat-2, or similar
  • Experience at the manager / director / C-suite level of a space company

We want to hear from you!

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HEAR FROM YOUR FUTURE TEAMMATES

  • Alice Lees
    Alice Lees
    Operations Manager

    "What I love about Spiral Blue is the ownership. If something needs doing, I'm trusted to go and do it. We're building emerging technology that matters, and I get to help make that happen alongside a seriously talented team. "

  • Wilfred Humphrey
    Wilfred Humphrey
    Mechanical Engineer

    "Few workplaces match Spiral Blue for culture and momentum. Collaborating with people who share the same drive, on demanding projects that make a real difference, is both exciting and deeply energizing."

  • Dashiell Russell
    Dashiell Russell
    Software Engineer

    " From day one at Spiral Blue, I've been treated as a core part of the team. I've had the chance to lead research into optical and laser systems for space, work that sits right at the edge of what's possible. I've seen the research we do have a meaningful impact and shape where the team goes next. "

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