Lead Software Engineer

Job Summary

Advertiser Salary / Rate Posted
Bright Purple Resourcing £65,000
28th February 2026
Location Start Date
Scotland
Type Job Sector
permanent IT, Telecoms & Digital

Lead Software Engineer - Flight Systems, Space Technology - Scotland Does the idea of working at the forefront of the space industry excite you? Bright Purple are hiring for a leading UK-based space technology scale-up, with a 10 year history of developing software used on real spacecraft missions worldwide. Its products help organisations develop reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. Don't worry - you do not require prior space or satellite experience. The skills we are looking for are those of a senior embedded software engineer, industry-agnostic! What is in it for you: Salary up to £65,000 Flexibleworking with the occasional visits to Edinburgh office 36 days annual leave 6% employer pension contribution Health cash plan, life assurance and enhanced sick pay Employee ownership and a genuine…

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