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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 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 a Product Manager to join a leading software organisation operating within the public sector technology space, supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of critical healthcare-related digital products and services. PRODUCT MANAGER - HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS - REMOTE - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 - UP TO 650 PER DAY This role requires an experienced Product Manager with 6+ years' experience in a product-led SaaS or software organisation, ideally within regulated, enterprise, or public-sector environments. Strong experience working closely with engineering teams and managing complex stakeholder groups is essential. As Product Manager, you will be responsible for owning product strategy, roadmap definition, and lifecycle management across established digital products. You will play a key role in ensuring continued service delivery, managing change across mature product sets, and balancing technical constraints with customer and business priorities. Working in a matrix environment, you will collaborate with engineering, design, commercial, and operational teams to deliver effective product outcomes. You will also engage with stakeholders at various levels to gather insight, shape requirements, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives. This is a hands-on role requiring strong delivery focus, clear communication, and the ability to manage complexity, dependencies, and competing priorities within an evolving product landscape. Key Responsibilities: Define and maintain product vision, strategy, and roadmap across established product areas. Manage end-to-end product lifecycle delivery, including legacy or mature products. Work closely with engineering teams to define, prioritise, and deliver product requirements. Engage stakeholders to gather insight, validate requirements, and manage expectations. Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and delivery trade-offs. Use data and metrics to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused outcomes. Support Agile delivery practices (Scrum/Kanban). Ensure clear documentation and communication of product decisions. Skills & Experience: 6+ years' Product Management experience in a SaaS or software-led organisation. Experience working in regulated, enterprise, healthcare, or public-sector environments. Strong stakeholder management and engineering collaboration skills. Experience managing product lifecycles, including mature or legacy products. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive product decisions. Ability to manage complexity, competing priorities, and changing requirements. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Product Manager (Healthcare) opportunity, then please get in touch.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Data Protection & AI Governance Business Partner to join a leading software organisation, supporting enterprise-wide privacy, compliance, and responsible AI initiatives across a diverse portfolio of technology products and services. DATA PROTECTION & AI GOVERNANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - REMOTE - 4-MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 - UP TO 500 PER DAY This role requires a CIPP/E-qualified Data Protection professional with 4-5 years' experience working within a software house, SaaS provider, or technology-led organisation in a similar Data Protection, Privacy, or AI Governance position. As a Data Protection & AI Governance Business Partner, you will play a key role in operationalising privacy and AI governance frameworks, delivering expert advisory services, and supporting responsible innovation across the business. Working within a specialist compliance team, you will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Technology, Operations, HR, Legal, and Security teams to ensure privacy and AI governance requirements are embedded throughout the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced privacy professional with a strong background in GDPR compliance, supplier assurance, privacy impact assessments, and emerging AI governance practices within a software development environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead supplier assurance reviews for AI systems and data protection matters, assessing contractual and technical controls and approving supplier assurance outcomes within delegated authority levels. Work with stakeholders across the business to identify and remediate gaps within Article 30 Records of Processing Activities (RoPA). Lead and facilitate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), and AI Impact Assessments. Review privacy and AI risks, recommending practical mitigations and assessing readiness for implementation. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing pragmatic guidance on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, ISO 27701, AI governance principles, and internal compliance frameworks. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of privacy and AI governance controls across products, services, and business processes. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure privacy-by-design and responsible AI principles are embedded into solutions. Support compliance projects and governance initiatives as required by the Data Protection Officer and Head of Data Protection & AI Governance. Contribute to risk management activities, governance reporting, and wider compliance objectives. Skills & Experience: CIPP/E certification is essential. 4-5 years' experience working in a similar Data Protection, Privacy, or AI Governance role within a software house, SaaS provider, or technology organisation. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, and privacy governance frameworks. Proven experience conducting DPIAs, LIAs, supplier due diligence reviews, and privacy risk assessments. Experience supporting privacy governance frameworks such as ISO 27701. Working knowledge of AI governance principles, responsible AI frameworks, and AI risk assessment methodologies. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience operationalising governance frameworks and driving compliance adoption across business functions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to risk management. Desirable: CIPM certification. CIPT qualification. Experience with AI/ML governance frameworks, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, or equivalent AI governance standards. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Data Protection & AI Governance Business Partner opportunity, then please get in touch.

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.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer to join our client based in Manchester to support the delivery of complex industrial automation and energy infrastructure projects. LEAD CONTROL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER - NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - Manchester (HYBRID, 3 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: ENERGY / INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION Lead the design and development of industrial control system software solutions, primarily using Siemens PLC platforms. Oversee full project lifecycle delivery including requirements capture, system design, software development, testing, and commissioning. Provide technical leadership and mentoring support to engineers across multiple project teams. Interface directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and technical alignment. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities. Contribute to both new-build and upgrade projects across power and energy infrastructure environments. Skillset / experience required: Essential: Strong experience designing and programming Siemens PLC systems including TIA Portal, S7, and PCS7. Proven background delivering PLC, SCADA, and DCS control systems within industrial or energy environments. Experience working across full project lifecycles within control systems engineering. Strong understanding of IEC 61131 programming languages including Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead engineering teams. Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and client-facing project activities. Desirable: Previous experience within the Energy, Power Generation, Utilities, or other highly regulated sectors. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex automation projects. Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols. Understanding of functional safety and control system standards. Experience working within systems integration or engineering consultancy environments. Benefits: Neg (Enquire for details) 28 days holiday + bank holidays 6.5% matched pension Private medical insurance Flexible / hybrid working options This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering and systems integration organisation delivering high-profile projects across the Energy sector. The role offers the chance to work on technically challenging programmes, provide technical leadership across major projects, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions.

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.

Control Systems Software Engineer Energy Sector Stone, Staffordshire Competitive Salary (enquire for details) Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) MERITUS are working with a leading consultancy within the Energy sector, they're looking for experienced Control Systems Software Engineers to join their team due to an influx of new projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in renewable energy and power generation. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced PLC and SCADA/DCS systems, contributing to upgrades, system improvements, and new builds in highly regulated industrial environments. They're based in Stone & operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week on-site. Main Responsibilities: Develop and implement PLC-based control systems and configure advanced SCADA/DCS platforms. Create and review functional and detailed design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lead small projects or sub-teams, performing internal and customer acceptance testing. Drive quality assurance and ensure effective delivery across the full project lifecycle. Skills Required: At least 5 years' experience in PLC systems such as Siemens PCS7, Rockwell ControlLogix, or Schneider EcoStruxure, and SCADA platforms like WinCC or Zenon. Proficiency in IEC61131 languages, including ladder, function block, and structured text. Strong background in preparing design documentation and test plans, and delivering systems to QA standards. Willingness to travel, with a full UK driving license, and capable of site-based commissioning work. Benefits: Competitive salary (enquire for details) 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top) Private medical insurance Flexible working options Private pension (6.5% matched) Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Control Systems Engineer 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 the World's leading aeropsace & aviation organisations for the recruitment of a Configuration Managet to join their Portsmouth office on a full-time basis. The role requires an on-site presence, and is paying 41ph via Umbrella. The successfuly candidate should either hold or be eligible for SC Clearance, and hold sole British citizenship. Overview This role sits within the Configuration and Data Management team and is responsible for ensuring adherence to internal guidelines and industry best practices across Configuration Management processes. Acting as the first line of support and training for Product Lifecycle Management and Configuration Management Database users, you'll work closely with project, product, and service teams. You will oversee and support CM activities, provide internal and external stakeholder guidance, contribute to process improvements, and maintain system compliance in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Perform CM activities: identification, control, planning, change, status accounting, and audit. Maintain and distribute controlled documentation and data in the CMDB. Generate reports for team leads, project managers, or product/service teams. Act as the CADM focal point for one or more assigned projects, with support from team members. Ensure CMDB/PLM systems are maintained in a suitable operational state. Handle document control, quality checks, internal and external distribution, and structure creation within the CMDB. Respond to and support CADM-related queries from project stakeholders. Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within the CADM function. Coordinate the creation and management of configuration structures such as BOMs and Product Trees. Manage Configuration Control Boards including initiation, assessment, facilitation, agendas, and reporting. Develop and improve CM processes and support system tool enhancements. Create and maintain Configuration and Data Management Plans, and Change Management Plans for specific projects. Monitor workload and resource allocation for assigned projects. Liaise with customers to ensure configuration requirements are met without negative impact on cost or schedule. Essential Skills and Experience Strong knowledge of Configuration Management principles: identification, structure, change, baseline, status accounting, and audits. Experienced with PLM/PDM tools Proficiency in MS Office and file/data management software. Good understanding of the product lifecycle. Experience in setting up CM processes on new projects. High level of digital literacy and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Eligibility to work with ITAR-controlled data. Desirable Skills CMII or equivalent Configuration Management certification. Experience working with customer stakeholders in a liaison role. Familiarity with APQP and related standards. Understanding of sensitive data environments. Knowledge of European languages. Minimum 5 years' experience in Configuration Management in a technical or data-centric environment.