Science & Research Jobs in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Now Hiring) — 137 open — Page 5
Leonardo
Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$44k–$62k/yr
Senior+$4.3B raised
Job Description: Salary Range: Senior Engineer £44,171 - £56,000 Principal Engineer £53,269 - £62,000 Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a spec…
Skills: Mechanical Design, 3D CAD, PTC Creo, FEA, GD&T
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Senior$1.4B raised
Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees cr…
Principal Product Engineer - Custom Layout & Virtuoso Applications
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Senior
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software e…
Role Overview As a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist, you will lead technical delivery for flood risk assessments and outline drainage design within Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) a…
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$41k–$49k/yr
Mid levelVisa sponsorship
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: 2 years (3 September 2026 – 31 August 2028) Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigg…
Skills: Organic Synthesis, Chemical Characterization, Medicinal Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Curating Chemical Libraries
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Senior+
Company Description Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offeri…
Skills: Analog Design, Mixed-Signal Design, System Architecture, Precision Analog Circuitry, Power Management Circuits
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Senior+
Company Description Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offeri…
Skills: Analog Design, Precision Analog Circuitry, Power Management Circuits, High Voltage Circuitry, BCD Processes
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Senior+$1.2B raised
Company Description "Lead hydrology projects that protect communities and shape the future of water!” Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the…
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$38k–$75k/yr
Mid level$4.3B raised
Job Description: Salary Range: Systems Engineer £38,000 - £48,000 Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 - £56,000 Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 - £68,000q Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 - £75,000 Where this vacancy is bein…
Skills: MATLAB, Data Analysis, Signal Processing, Image Processing, System Verification and Validation
Salary - £63,978 to £67,894 Permanent, flexible and Hybrid (50/50) Locations: Wallingford or London (preferred), or Edinburgh, Lancaster or Bangor. Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026. We reserve the right t…
Skills: Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Procurement, High-Value Donor Engagement, Corporate Partnerships, Campaign Management
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Senior+
Job Description The new role holder can be located across all our office locations in the UK Are you ready to lead complex toxicology and regulatory projects that shape safer products? Are you motivated to provide strat…
Skills: Regulatory Toxicology, Product Safety, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Business Development
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$31k–$37k/yr
Mid level
Role: Project Manager (GEOGUARD) Salary: Grade 6 - £31,236 - £36,636 per annum (pro rata) Contract Type: Part-Time (17.5 hours per week/ 0.5 FTE), Fixed Term for 27 months (with a possible 6 month extension) Rewards and …
Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$60k–$75k/yr
Senior+$4.3B raised
Job Description: Salary: £59,500 - £75,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published…
Skills: Radar Systems Engineering, Signal Processing, Algorithm Development, Systems Modeling, Data Analysis
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Mid level$72M raised
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, we are se…
Skills: Geo-environmental Site Investigation, Technical Reporting, Fieldwork Management, Contaminated Land Assessment, Soil and Rock Logging
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Senior$1.1B raised
Job Description Overview Take our vision into the future. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we f…
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Senior+
Job Description Lead and mentor a team of analog engineers, including recruitment, training, and performance management.Design and verify CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs, meeting performance, area, power, and timesca…
Skills: Analog Circuit Design, Team Management, CMOS Analog Blocks, ASIC Design, Cadence Design Environment
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Entry level$1.0B raised
Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect …
Skills: Go, Python, C, C++, Java
Leonardo
EMC Engineer
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$40k–$62k/yr
Mid level$4.3B raised
Job Description: EMC Engineer Salary: £40,000 to £61,950 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring r…
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Mid level
Job Description Are you motivated to identify EHS and ESG risks and translate them into clear, transaction-focused advice that helps clients make informed buy‑side or sell‑side decisions? Do you enjoy supporting Phase I…
Skills: Environmental Due Diligence, ESG Assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, EHS Risk Identification, Project Management
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Entry level$1.2B raised
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work he…
Design, develop, and support world-leading radar products using state-of-the-art mechanical engineering methods. This includes performing stress and thermal analysis, creating 3D CAD models, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure technical excellence.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and professional registration (Incorporated or Chartered Engineer) with IMechE or equivalent. Candidates must have experience in 3D CAD, FEA, and designing systems for harsh environments in highly regulated industries.
Full job description
Job Description:
Salary Range:
Senior Engineer £44,171 - £56,000
Principal Engineer £53,269 - £62,000
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact
Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers systems for situational awareness, electronic defence and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top designers, developers and manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.
At Edinburgh, we have an opportunity for Senior and Principal Mechanical Engineers to join our team, where your role will be to design, develop and support our world leading radar products. You will be utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, including stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and production support. You will interface with customers (internal and external) on many factors within the design and liaise closely with Engineers from other disciplines, particularly Systems and Electronics. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and undertake training to enhance your capability within your role.
What you’ll bring
Design innovative, optimised engineering solutions taking into account all requirements such as product quality, safety, reliability and testability.
Perform detailed mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software.
Deliver design solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
Mentor, develop and coach engineers in terms of technical knowledge and soft skills.
Provide technical direction/support on critical business programmes to ensure delivery of mechanical engineering excellence.
Present or support robust engineering solutions at design and peer reviews to ensure technical accuracy of specifications, designs and reports.
Producing Manufacturing Data packs with appropriate use of GD&T.
Actively contribute to Work Package delivery elements to achieve desired Quality, Schedule and Cost.
Continue professional development throughout your career by formal training and keeping up to date with the latest developments, which may aid performance.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer:
Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline), or possess equivalent relevant professional experience, where you have undertaken Mechanical design activity through the product lifecycle.
Hold Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE (or equivalent professional body), or be able to demonstrate the experience and UK-SPEC competencies required to achieve professional registration.
Experience in the design of systems for highly regulated industries and for harsh environments, including but not limited to shock, vibration and temperature.
Demonstrable proficiency in 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred), including modelling and drawing creation.
Experience using ERP and PDM systems for configuration management and revision control (Teamcenter Unified preferred).
Have the ability to perform first pass analysis with FEA and interpret Structural and Thermal analysis data.
Additional Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience for Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Demonstrable experience leading and directing Mechanical design activity throughout the product lifecycle, including technical leadership of teams, projects and/or line management responsibilities. Experience in reviewing and approving the release of Mechanical designs and data packs in accordance with business and industry standards.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements and programme objectives.
Experience managing engineering work packages and supporting product lifecycle activities, including planning, delivery and risk management.
Experience mentoring, coaching and developing engineers at different stages of their careers.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience of presenting at design reviews.
Be a Chartered Engineer with the IMechE or equivalent, or alternatively possess and be able to demonstrate that you have the required experience and UK-SPEC competencies necessary to obtain professional registration at Chartered level.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
In 2025, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €19.5 bn, new orders for €23.8 bn and invested €3 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.
Francesco Macrì has been the Chairman since 7 May 2026 and Lorenzo Mariani has been the CEO and General Manager since 7 May 2026.
Follow Leonardo on social media:
➡️https://x.com/Leonardo_live
➡️https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/
➡️https://www.youtube.com/leonardocompany
Offices: Piazza Monte Grappa, Roma, Roma 00195, IT · Capability Green, Luton, England LU1 3PG, GB · 2 Crewe Road North, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH5 2XS, GB · Christopher Martin Road, Basildon , Essex SS14 3EL, GB · Millbrook Industrial Estate, Southampton, Hants SO15 0LG, GB
How many Science & Research jobs are open in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom right now?
There are currently 137 open science & research positions in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
Companies currently hiring include Leonardo, University of Edinburgh School of Engineering, Canberra Health Services, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, RoslinCT, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
Yes — 74 of the 137 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (3 remote, 71 hybrid).
How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.