Data Scientist

This role can be based anywhere in Australia or the West Coast of the United States/Canada with remote working outside of Adelaide and Perth where we have hybrid working. We have a brand new HQ in Adelaide but our team and clients are distributed globally.

About the role

Fleet Space Technologies is a leading provider of geophysical sensing for mineral exploration, using Space enabled technology to build the world’s best vertically integrated platform for ML driven mineral discovery. We want to work with curious and ambitious data-driven geoscientists to realize this groundbreaking work.

Our Data scientists have specialisation in Geophysics or Geological data paired with strong technical skills in Data Science, Machine Learning, Data analytics, Software Engineering to analyze geological and geophysical data, identify patterns, and generate insights to support mineral exploration activities.

They are an amazing team of great communicators working together to solve really unique and interesting problems in Mineral Exploration.

We are looking for Mid to Senior Data Scientists, up to Staff level.

Please note that it's a must have requirement to have Geophysics/Geologic/Geospatial experience or education backgrounds to be considered for this role.

Role Responsibilities

Data Collection and Management:

- Gather and integrate large volumes of geological, geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing data from diverse sources.

- Work with the data engineering team to ingest data into databases and pipelines, ensuring quality, integrity, and accessibility.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

- Apply statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms to identify patterns and anomalies in exploration data.

- Use spatial data analysis techniques to create predictive models for mineral prospectivity.

Machine Learning and Modeling:

- Develop and implement machine learning models to predict the location and distribution of mineral deposits.

- Continuously refine models based on new data and exploration results.

Collaboration and Communication:

- Work closely with geologists, geophysicists, and other exploration team members to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.

- Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports, visualizations, and presentations.

Tool Development and Innovation:

- Develop custom software tools and scripts to automate data processing and analysis tasks.

- Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and mineral exploration technologies, and implement innovative solutions.

Role requirements

- 3+ years of experience in data science role within the mineral exploration or natural resources sector, or similar Geophysics/Geology/Geospatial industries

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Geosciences, Computer Science, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.

- Proficiency in the Python data science ecosystem (pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, general python fluency)

- Understanding of the application of geophysical & geological methods for mineral exploration (e.g. potential fields, EM, seismic, geochemistry, structural geology)

- Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow) is a plus

- Comfortable and confident in communicating directly to clients and various internal stakeholders

- Strong foundational software engineering skills and knowledge

- A bonus if you can demonstrate strong Machine Learning experience/knowledge.

About Fleet Space

Fleet Space Technologies vision from the beginning was to build technologies to help humanity explore and connect the Earth, Moon, and Mars.

This led us to develop and launch one of Australia’s largest constellation of satellites, create our satellite-enabled mineral exploration technology (ExoSphere), and send Australia’s first seismic technology (SPIDER) to the Moon in 2026. ExoSphere, our end-to-end mineral exploration solution powered by space and AI, aims to accelerate critical mineral discovery needed for the clean energy technologies foundational to humanity’s clean energy future.

As part of Fleet’s founding vision, we also apply our technology to innovative solutions for defense and space exploration, including an upcoming mission to the Moon. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, Fleet has rapidly grown to over 160 employees including a growing team in the USA, Canada, and beyond.

We have raised over $200M AUD in venture funding, backed by premier investors including Blackbird, TVG, Grok, and In-Q-Tel including our most recent $150m Series D in December 2024, at a valuation of over $800m.

In 2023 we were recognised by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) as the #1 fastest growing technology company in Australia.

Company Culture

As a company, we are revolutionising the exploration of new worlds with advanced space technology to build a more prosperous future for humanity.

As a culture, we are ambitious, innovative, and collaborative and we put our customers first in everything that we do.

Our company values guide us to our North Star of ambitious, collaborative success - AD ASTRA (“To the Stars!”)

Add Value:

Obsessively add value for our customers

Drive Excellence:

Benchmark against the best

Agile Action:

Take Action. Independent, fast, frugal action

Seek Truth:

Be curious. Explore

Take Responsibility:

Make decisions and own them

Radical Ideas:

We are unique. We do things differently

Always Deliver:

We always find a way to get it done on time

Our benefits include:

- We have an extremely flexible work culture, with a mix of onsite, hybrid and remote workers who take time for school runs, exercise and appointments. It's about getting the work done, not time at desk.

- Equity (ESOP) grants.

- 20 days of annual leave + 10 extra Wellness days per year.

- Learning budgets.

- Access to confidential Psychologist appoints via our Employee Assistance Program.

- Plenty of opportunity to be part of an amazing STEM program to create the next generation of explorers.

Fleet is an Equal Opportunity Employer;

employment with Fleet is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.