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MERITUS are recruiting for a User Researcher to join our digital software client on an initial contract, supporting the development of user-centred products within the public sector. USER RESEARCHER - £500 to £600 PER DAY - REMOTE (UK) WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL - IMMEDIATE START - SECTOR: DIGITAL SOFTWARE / PUBLIC SECTOR An established software organisation is looking to appoint an experienced User Researcher to support the ongoing development of a suite of products used across the public sector. Working as part of a collaborative UX team, you'll play a key role in understanding user needs throughout the product lifecycle, helping to shape intuitive, accessible and user-focused digital services. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with Product, Design and Engineering teams, influencing product decisions through high-quality user research and insight. The Opportunity Reporting into the UX leadership team, you'll take ownership of planning, delivering and communicating user research activities across multiple stages of product development, from early discovery through to live services. You'll engage directly with end users, facilitate research sessions, analyse findings and translate insights into meaningful recommendations that influence product direction and improve user experience. What You'll Be Doing Planning and delivering user research across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases. Conducting user interviews, usability testing and research workshops. Selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods. Creating research plans, discussion guides and test scripts. Developing user personas, journey maps and other research artefacts. Producing wireframes and prototypes to support usability testing. Analysing research findings and presenting actionable insights to stakeholders. Working closely with Product Managers, Designers and Engineering teams within an Agile environment. Championing user-centred design and promoting best practice across the wider business. Supporting accessibility and inclusive design principles throughout the product lifecycle. About You We're looking for an experienced User Researcher who is passionate about understanding user behaviour and translating research into meaningful product improvements. You'll be confident managing research activities independently, engaging with stakeholders at all levels and influencing product decisions through evidence-based recommendations. You'll thrive in Agile environments and enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. What We're Looking For Essential 10+ years' experience in User Research. Experience planning and delivering end-to-end user research programmes. Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills. Experience conducting user interviews, usability testing and workshops. Ability to create personas, user journeys and research outputs. Experience working within Agile product development environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Desirable Experience creating wireframes and prototypes using Figma. Knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2. Experience using product analytics tools such as Pendo. Previous experience delivering research within public sector or government Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established digital product organisation delivering software that has a genuine impact across the public sector. You'll work alongside experienced Product, Design and Engineering professionals in a collaborative environment where user research plays a central role in shaping future product development, while enjoying the flexibility of a predominantly remote contract with occasional travel.

MERITUS are recruiting for an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to join a large Technology Consultancy, supporting secure hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments across UK Government customers. INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD ENGINEER - Up to £65,000 - REMOTE (UK) - ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer with a strong Microsoft background to support and improve enterprise infrastructure across on-premise and Azure environments. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, automation tools and Microsoft 365 services while supporting business-critical systems within a secure environment. Responsibilities: Support and maintain hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments. Resolve infrastructure incidents and deliver technical changes in line with change control processes. Administer Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 services. Develop automation using PowerShell, Terraform and Bicep. Monitor platform performance and support backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions. Collaborate with project, service desk and operations teams to deliver reliable infrastructure services. Skills & Experience Essential: Active SC Clearance. Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Windows Server infrastructure. Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365. PowerShell scripting and automation experience. Knowledge of Terraform and/or Bicep. VMware and/or Hyper-V administration experience. Strong understanding of Azure security and hybrid infrastructure. Desirable: Azure DevOps and CI/CD. Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud or Azure Sentinel. Veeam, Azure Backup or similar backup technologies. Experience within Defence, Government or other highly regulated environments. Benefits Up to £65,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays 5% matched pension Private Medical Insurance Remote & Flexible working options This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team working with modern Microsoft cloud technologies across secure, enterprise-scale environments, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to major infrastructure initiatives.

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electronics Hardware Engineer to join a cutting edge engineering business developing advanced subsea electronic systems used in defence, marine and scientific applications. ELECTRONICS HARDWARE ENGINEER Up to £65,000 HAMPSHIRE HYBRID WORKING (2 DAYS ONSITE) BONUS ANALOGUE & DIGITAL DESIGN EMBEDDED C EMC PERMANENT MERITUS are working with an innovative engineering organisation at the forefront of subsea technology, developing sophisticated electronic hardware for underwater acoustic systems, navigation equipment, velocity measurement tools and data logging platforms. Due to continued growth, they're looking to add an Electronics Hardware Engineer to their multidisciplinary engineering team. This is a hands on engineering role where you'll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, production support and continuous product improvement. You'll work on technically challenging projects where reliability and performance are critical. Main Responsibilities: Design analogue and digital electronic hardware for new and existing products. Develop low power, low noise electronic circuits for demanding environments. Work with programmable logic devices and microprocessor based systems. Develop and maintain embedded firmware in C, with some exposure to C++. Support EMC design activities and compliance testing. Investigate and resolve hardware and embedded software faults. Lead technical design reviews and contribute to engineering decision making. Produce technical documentation including schematics, design reports and manufacturing documentation. Support production and manufacturing teams during product introduction. Skills Required: Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Strong background in analogue and digital electronics design. Experience developing microprocessor based systems. Knowledge of programmable logic devices. Embedded C programming experience. Understanding of EMC design principles and compliance. Experience using PCB design tools and interpreting complex schematics. Excellent technical documentation skills. Ability to work across the full product development lifecycle. Benefits: Salary up to £65,000. Discretionary annual performance bonus. Hybrid working with only two days onsite each week. Flexible working options including a nine day fortnight. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave. Two additional company festive closure days. Health cash plan, pension, life assurance and income protection. Enhanced family leave. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and cycle to work scheme. Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Paid volunteering days and regular company social events.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer specialising in EMC and TEMPEST compliant installation design to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation supporting highly secure satellite communications and ground systems programmes. This role will require security clearance due to the nature of the work. SYSTEMS ENGINEER (EMC / TEMPEST) - PERMANENT - PORTSMOUTH - COMPETITIVE SALARY + BENEFITS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: DEFENCE / SPACE / SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and deployment of secure ground-based communications and control systems. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in developing EMC and TEMPEST compliant installation solutions across complex defence and satellite communications programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced environment delivering critical infrastructure and communications capability to defence customers. The position offers exposure across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture development through to testing, installation, acceptance, and operational support. Key Responsibilities Support the development of EMC and TEMPEST compliant equipment installation designs for secure communications systems. Capture and analyse customer and stakeholder requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Define system architectures and installation solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and constraints. Produce EMC and TEMPEST test plans, procedures, and supporting compliance documentation. Coordinate with specialist test facilities and external stakeholders to define verification and certification activities. Conduct systems engineering analysis, modelling, and trade studies to support design decisions. Define and manage interface requirements across complex system architectures. Support integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities. Assess the impact of design changes throughout the product lifecycle. Contribute to operational deployment, transition into service, and ongoing system support activities. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with security, export control, and regulatory requirements. About You Essential Skills & Experience Practical experience designing or installing electrical and electronic equipment within complex engineering environments. Strong understanding of electrical interference mechanisms and mitigation techniques. Experience with rack-mounted equipment installations and compliant cabling practices. Knowledge of EMC principles and system-level compliance requirements. Experience generating installation verification or test plans. Understanding of systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle. Experience supporting integration, verification, validation, and operational acceptance activities. Ability to work within highly regulated and security-conscious environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of TEMPEST standards, testing methodologies, and compliance requirements. Experience working with EMC test specifications, procedures, and certification activities. Military communications, defence infrastructure, or secure communications experience. Knowledge of military ground installation standards and practices. Previous involvement in satellite communications or secure network infrastructure programmes. Degree qualified in an engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration. Experience supporting safety-critical or mission-critical systems.

MERITUS are recruiting for a QA & Test Automation Engineer (SFIA 4) to join a leading Central Government defence organisation in Portsmouth, supporting the assurance, automation, and validation of complex, mission critical software systems. QA & TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER (SFIA 4) - PORTSMOUTH - PERMANENT - UP TO £80,000 - ACTIVE DV CLEARANCE REQUIRED - 3 DAYS ONSITE This role sits within a highly regulated engineering environment where software quality is critical to operational confidence and system reliability. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, strengthening regression coverage, and ensuring that every release is supported by clear, repeatable and auditable validation evidence. The work is hands on and technical, requiring a strong understanding of both functional and non functional testing in complex software environments. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain automated regression test suites across key system components Design and implement functional and non functional testing approaches including robustness and results verification Support user acceptance testing readiness aligned to agreed operational use cases Ensure defects are clearly reproducible, properly tracked, and verified through to closure Strengthen release confidence through structured test reporting and clear documentation Embed quality assurance practices across the software lifecycle including testing, verification and validation standards Ensure outputs meet customer acceptance criteria in regulated and security constrained environments Work closely with developers and engineers to identify issues early and improve overall system quality Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, tooling and automation coverage About You Experience in a QA or test automation role within complex software environments Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and regression testing approaches Experience working with defect tracking, test reporting and structured QA processes Ability to design both functional and non functional test cases with a focus on reliability and robustness Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, ideally defence or government Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving Active DV clearance is essential for this role This is a strong opportunity for a test engineer who wants to operate in a high trust environment, take ownership of automation strategy, and directly influence the quality and reliability of critical national systems.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Splunk Lead Engineer to join a Consulting Organisation working into a Central Government Client supporting enterprise-wide observability and monitoring capabilities. This is a 12-month contract role based in London, paying £600 per day (Inside IR35), with 2 days per week required on-site. SPLUNK LEAD ENGINEER - OBSERVABILITY & MONITORING - LONDON (HYBRID) - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - £600 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35) - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED As a Splunk Lead Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for monitoring and observability, driving standards, automation, and scalable solutions across a complex enterprise environment. You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to improve service performance, resilience, and operational insight. This role is ideal for an experienced Splunk specialist with strong expertise in Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ITSI, automation, and large-scale monitoring environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of monitoring and observability standards and solutions. Act as technical authority for Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ITSI platforms. Develop automation using Terraform, GitHub, REST APIs, and Infrastructure as Code principles. Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements and deliver scalable monitoring solutions. Support complex incident investigations and drive continuous service improvement. Integrate Splunk with monitoring, automation, and ITSM tools. Analyse and correlate data across multiple systems to deliver operational insights. Maintain documentation, standards, and monitoring patterns. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the observability team. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Splunk Engineering, Architecture, or Lead Observability role. Splunk certification with strong hands-on experience in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ITSI. Experience automating Splunk using Terraform, GitHub, and REST APIs. Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and operational intelligence. Experience integrating monitoring tools and enterprise data sources. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience: Tools such as Control-M, xMatters, Jira, Confluence, OpenShift. Cloud, automation, and security monitoring experience. Experience in regulated environments such as Government, Financial Services, or Defence. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Splunk Lead Engineer opportunity, then please get in touch.

Senior Java Developer | SC Clearance Required | Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35) | Remote with Monthly Visits to London | 6 Month Contract MERITUS are working with a large consulting organisation looking for a Senior Java Developer on a project working into a UK Central Government client. You'll play a key role in designing, coding, reviewing, and testing solutions within the Java stack , collaborating with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers. The position also involves working on automated tests, infrastructure updates, and maintaining high-quality standards across all stages of development. The role is remote with monthly visits into the London office on an initial 6 Month contract. Main Responsibilities: Design, code, review, and unit test applications using the Java stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and DevOps engineers. Support and enhance Legacy systems currently in maintenance mode. Contribute to automated testing (C#) and infrastructure improvements (Docker, Ansible, Python, Linux). Required Skills: Proven experience with Java, Spring, Maven, Git, JUnit, and Web APIs (REST/JSON, XML/SOAP). Active SC clearance is essential. Strong background in complex or high-pressure software development environments. Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse technical team and deliver high-quality, maintainable code. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Senior Java Developer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

Network Architect Defence Consultancy Hemel Hempstead Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus DV Clearance Eligibility Required MERITUS are working with a leading Defence consultancy looking for a Network Architect to join a highly secure, fast-paced environment supporting critical national infrastructure projects. This is a varied role where you'll be involved from initial design right through to implementation and support. You'll take ownership of both high-level and low-level designs , work with technologies from leading vendors, and provide third-line support when required. Alongside the technical delivery, you'll also guide and support colleagues, helping to set the direction for project work. If you're confident in designing and building secure network systems and enjoy working in a team where innovation and problem-solving are part of the day-to-day, this could be the perfect next step in your career. DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is essential for this role - either already held or eligible to be obtained. The role is based on client site in Hemel Hempstead. Main Responsibilities: Create and deliver detailed high and low-level network designs for complex IP environments. Build and implement solutions using technologies such as Cisco. Act as a point of escalation for third-line support on challenging issues. Work directly with customers to understand needs and translate them into workable solutions. Provide guidance and technical direction to colleagues within project teams. Ensure solutions are properly documented and can be effectively supported once deployed. Skills Required: Strong track record of designing and supporting secure, resilient IP networks. Experience producing clear high and low-level design documentation. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SNMP, Syslog or similar. Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS and IPS. Knowledge of core routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, LDP or RSVP. Confident communicator, able to explain technical detail to both technical and non-technical audiences. Benefits: Salary up to £72,000 Clearance bonus of £5,000 to be paid upon obtaining DV clearance Up to 10% annual bonus Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee, 10% employer) Private medical insurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays flexible working hours Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Architect role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence manufacturers for the recruitment of a High Speed Digital Design Engineer to join their Stevenage office on a 12 Month contract assignment. The incumbent of the role is expected to be onsite full time, and paid between £70 - £80 per hour INSIDE IR35. SC Clearance needs to be in place prior to starting the role. We're looking for a High Speed Digital Design Engineer to join our growing electronics team in either Stevenage or Bristol. You'll be part of a large and highly skilled group working on advanced digital and analogue hardware, designing high-performance systems for software-defined radio (SDR), radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. What you'll be doing: As a key member of the engineering team, you'll support the Technical Lead/Architect and work closely with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production engineers. Together, you'll define and develop efficient and reliable electronic solutions that meet customer needs. Once the specification is agreed, you'll take the lead on the detailed design of the high-speed digital elements and coordinate other electronic design activities through the full development lifecycle - from concept to delivery. What we're looking for: We want someone with a solid background in high-speed digital design who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively across disciplines. You should have: Proven experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design Knowledge of MPSoC FPGA technologies, DDR and Flash memory, and high-speed serial interfaces Experience with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis Proficiency in VHDL, plus experience with C, C++ or Python for board-level test and debug A good understanding of DSP concepts for SDR, radar and optical sensors A systems-level mindset and the ability to design elegant hardware architectures Strong academic grounding and the ability to pick up new ideas quickly A focus on documentation, collaboration and delivering high-quality solutions You'll be working on cutting-edge technology in a supportive team that values deep technical understanding and real-world results. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, and you'll have the chance to influence key designs used in critical applications.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Security Vetting Administrator to join our client on an initial 12 month contract with a likelihood of it going permanent in the future. SECURITY VETTING ADMINISTRATOR - INSIDE IR35 - £20 PER HOUR - BLANDFORD - 12 MONTHS - FAST TURNAROUND - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE Key Responsibilities: Deliver administrative support to business management and process improvement initiatives. Coordinate personnel, visitor, and contractor security and H&S requirements. Maintain training records and support staff onboarding/offboarding processes. Liaise with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to support business change. Manage procurement, purchase orders, invoicing, and financial record-keeping. Prepare, maintain, and track change-related commercial and financial documentation. Provide cover for other Support Officers during absence. Perform occasional security facility checks as part of rota duties. Requirements: Proven office administration experience with strong Microsoft Office skills. Experience managing staff security clearance and liaising with vetting bodies. Knowledge of business change processes and financial administration. Strong organisational, multitasking, and stakeholder engagement skills. Additional Info: Reports to Security & Administration Manager. No direct reports. No travel required. Occasional duty keyholder responsibilities.

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer for the recruitment of a Production Test Engineer to join their Manufacturing team Production Test Engineer (Electronics) - Stevenage/Bolton - HNC/HND Essential - Contract - 12 Months - £36ph via Umbrella Responsibilities: Role responsibilities Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations. Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions. Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level. Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications) HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements. Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail. The ability to plan and organise own work in order to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritised and delivered against Project objectives. Manual handling training. ESD training. HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Software Product Assurance Engineer to join on an initia 6 month contract to join their team in Bristol, onsite full-time. The falls Inside IR35 so will be conducted via an Umbrella, and paying £68 per hour. Prior to starting the role, candidates must be SC Cleared. Software Product Support Engineer Bristol (on-site, 4 days per week) £68 per hour (via umbrella) 6-month contract We are seeking an experienced Software Product Support Engineer to join our team in Bristol. This role focuses on the in-service support and maintenance of complex software that underpins cutting-edge systems used across land and naval platforms. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, debugging, and supporting software in live environments . You'll work closely with engineering teams and end users to investigate issues, configure systems, and ensure continued reliability of critical defence software. What you'll be doing: Investigating, debugging, and resolving software issues across multiple projects. Supporting in-service software on secure systems for both land and naval platforms. Administering and configuring Linux systems (RedHat / Ubuntu) including kernel-level changes. Collaborating with project teams to deliver updates, patches, and technical support. Producing clear documentation and explaining technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. What we're looking for: Strong coding background in C / C++ (Ada, JavaScript, or shell scripting would be an advantage). Experience with Linux OS administration (RedHat or Ubuntu; kernel-level knowledge highly desirable). Ability to investigate and debug complex software issues. Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work across multiple projects. Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical issues into clear explanations. Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) . Contract details: Location: Bristol (minimum 4 days on-site per week) Duration: 6 months Rate: £68 per hour (via umbrella)