Software Engineer

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

31 days annual leave

Relocation support

Salary-sacrifice pension scheme with 6% employer match

Monthly allowances for travel, food, and housekeeping

Up to £8,000/year for academic training in STEM fields

Job summary

A leading astrophysics startup in Edinburgh is seeking a Software Engineer to develop control and simulation software for navigation modules. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in software development with strong skills in Python and C/C++. This role involves close collaboration with hardware teams, offering a competitive salary, 31 days of annual leave, and relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in software development.
• Experience writing control software for camera systems.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of control, analysis, and simulation software for navigation modules.
• Write software to simulate images captured during complex manoeuvres.
• Support integration and testing on a range of host platforms.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Collaborative communication

Mathematical literacy

Control software development

Git

Docker

Education

Strong STEM background

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

Overview

If you are the kind of software engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys working on projects which intersect with hardware, and loves seeing your code make a real-world impact, then this could be the perfect role for you!

The Company

You’ll be joining Rhea Space Activity (RSA), an innovative astrophysics start-up with a mission to develop technologies that support national security and space exploration. With global headquarters in Washington, DC, and growing teams in Edinburgh and Melbourne, RSA is at the forefront of infrared satellites, AI, astro-particle physics, small satellites, and autonomous systems.

Their Edinburgh office is in the heart of the city, offering a collaborative environment where big ideas thrive. They operate on-site, with a culture that values creativity, problem solving, and thinking boldly.

What will you be doing?

As their Software Engineer, you’ll lead the development of control, analysis, and simulation software for their navigation modules. You’ll work closely with hardware teams and project managers, and your responsibilities will include:

• Writing software to simulate images captured during complex manoeuvres.


• Developing control systems for camera and platform hardware.


• Analysing simulated and real-world data to extract navigation insights.


• Supporting integration and testing on a range of host platforms.


• Contributing to technical leadership, identifying weaknesses, and proposing innovative solutions.


• Delivering project milestones, including technical reports and presentations.

To thrive in this role, you will have

• 3+ years experience in software development, with strong Python skills and proficiency in C/C++.


• Experience writing control software for camera systems.


• Familiarity with tools like Git and Docker.


• A strong STEM background with excellent mathematical literacy.


• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work collaboratively.


• Eligibility for UK security clearance and the legal right to work in the UK.

Bonus points if you have experience with astronomy-related Python libraries, robotics software, or star tracker development.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and 31 days annual leave.


• Relocation support if needed.


• Salary-sacrifice pension scheme with 6% employer match.


• Monthly allowances for travel, food, and housekeeping.


• Up to £8,000/year for academic training in STEM fields.

This role is being managed exclusively by Derek Polowyj at Eden Scott. To apply, follow the link in this advert or contact Derek directly at [e-mail] or 0131 550 1109.

How to apply

Apply via the link in this advert or contact Derek Polowyj at Eden Scott using the details above.