UK Space Jobs in Edinburgh

• Edinburgh
• On-site
• £21 – £31 ph
• Mid-level
• Contract

Develops and tests software for quantum key distribution payloads and ground segment systems on the QKDSat satellite programme, working with Java, C++ or Python in Agile cycles. The senior variant leads development, testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, coordinating with ESA and international partners. Roles span two levels on a security-critical, internationally collaborative space project.

QKD · OPS-SAT VOLT

• Edinburgh

Hands-on role in a small Edinburgh silicon team developing high-value ASIC and SoC designs for a space-based mobile broadband network. Involves micro-architecture specification, high-quality RTL development in SystemVerilog, SoC integration and subsystem work, collaborating with architecture, verification and software teams from concept through tape-out.

SystemVerilog · Python · MATLAB

• Edinburgh

Drive architectural definition of complex SoCs for satellite communications platforms, translating system and product requirements into specifications and guiding trade-offs across performance, power, area and security. Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, verification and systems teams, and support silicon bring-up and debug. The Edinburgh silicon team is a small, hands-on group building next-generation silicon for a space-based mobile broadband network.

MATLAB

• Edinburgh
• Mid-level

Hands-on validation of complex integrated circuits, spanning pre-silicon FPGA prototype bring-up through post-silicon system-level validation. Defines test plans, lab infrastructure and automation, covering hardware, software and RF aspects, and works closely with System Definition, IC Design and Software teams in a small Edinburgh silicon group.

FPGA · Spectrum Analyzers · Oscilloscopes +2