The space sector in Scotland is booming! Scotland is the largest satellite producer in Europe and is hoping to host the first commercial launch in Europe. With more than 200 companies in Scotland already, the number of jobs in the sector is expected to increase even further in the coming years.
The space industry involves a wide range of people with a variety of skills, from aerospace engineers designing satellites to specialists in space law and data scientists analysing observations of the Earth from space. Contrarily to popular beliefs, working in the space sector is not only for those who are good at maths and science. There are a wide range of careers available where creativity, adaptability, communication, or business skills are as important as technical skills.
An interview with…
Eilidh Fraser | Mechanical Technician
Hear her story from crafts, art, and design to an apprenticeship and technician role at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh, doing everything from programming to building specialist parts in the workshop.
Anita Haddock | Training and Support Consultant
Hear her story from early struggles with reading and writing to time as a medic in the Army Reserves to studying satellite data and her current role working remotely with Tremap and GreenSpaces to help us map and manage our trees and green spaces.
