Meritus

About the Company

Leading the charge across Aerospace, Defence, and Space.

MERITUS connects worldwide industry talent with pioneering organisations through our multitude of bespoke talent attraction and retention methods, designed with you in mind.

We are the fastest growing Aerospace, Defence and Space brand in the UK, specialising in innovative talent resource solutions within the security cleared space. We work in partnership with our clients on projects undisclosed to the general public, supporting the curation of their resource supply chain. These include both permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, fast-growth solutions as well as RPO and talent-on-demand.

Our depth of expertise in a variety of secure verticals as well as our supreme knowledge of the clearance process separates us from the market. We are one of very few to have consultants internally who have held the highest-level Government clearances and have operated on the other side of the coin.

Our aim is to disrupt the traditional industry, by offering service lines entirely modern to the laboured support points presented on the market currently. We mitigate risks, we mitigate time consumption, we maximise delivery.

We are MERITUS.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Systems Engineer - Direct Energy Weaponary

Job Description

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons manufacturer for the recruitment of a Systems Engineer to join their Bristol office on a hybrid basis
Systems Engineer - Direct Energy Weapon - Bristol - Hybrid - £70ph INSIDE IR35 - 12 Month
Overview of department:
This programme has been and continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme that has significant industry and customer engagement. The programme has been aimed at developing the UKs first LDEW concept demonstrator, achieving significant success recently with several highly publicised trials activities.
As System Engineer you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing advanced defence systems. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced LDEW systems, ensuring flawless performance and reliability.
Following on from these successes, is looking for flexible and motivated candidates to continue to develop the programme into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification.
Responsibilities:
Delivery of TRS / Verification / Certification documentation throughout the project life cycle
Support to the delivery of project material for design reviews
Conduct and delivery of system trade studies analysis and reports
Skillset/experience required:
System Design Engineering
Initiate/undertake and drive trade studies and system development activities
Experience of developing complex systems (ideally in defence)
Ability to communicate architectures and ideas at all levels
Understood elaboration of user requirements with the design authorities in response to their needs and constraints
Support functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment
Ability to disseminate/share technical information to customers in an understandable manner
Develop excellent working relationships with key partners
Desire to develop, build and grow the Systems Design team and the people within it as the project develop
Experience of system architecting tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody (desirable)
Knowledge of lasers or maritime system integration would be highly beneficial

Filton, United Kingdom

Hybrid

03-03-2025

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Data Engineer

Job Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a DV Cleared Data Engineer to join our client on an initial 12 month contract onsite in London. PLEASE NOTE: You must have existing DV Clearance in order to apply for the role and must be available to be onsite 4 days per week.
DATA ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £NEG PER DAY - DV CLEARED - LONDON (4 DAYS ONSITE PER WEEK) - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
We are seeking a skilled and driven Data Engineer to join our client's team in the consulting industry. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and integration solutions to support our client's analytical and business intelligence initiatives. Collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless data flow, enhancing data accessibility, and transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and improve our client's accounting services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data modeling, warehousing, and ETL processes, along with expertise in cloud-based data solutions and programming languages.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines to enhance data availability and integrity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and ensure efficient integration across systems.
Optimize data storage solutions while implementing best practices for security and performance.
Monitor and improve data quality, addressing any inconsistencies or performance bottlenecks.
Leverage cloud technologies to design and deploy efficient, cost-effective data solutions.
Document data architecture, workflows, and processes to ensure maintainability and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
Expertise in SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing solutions.
Hands-on experience with ETL tools, frameworks, and programming languages like Python.
Proficiency in cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

London, United Kingdom

On site

04-03-2025

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Lead Modelling Engineer

Job Description

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's busiest defence organization for the recruitment of a Lead Modelling Engineer to join on a contract basis in their Stevenage office. This role requires a full-time onsite presence.
Lead Modelling Engineer (MATLAB/Simulink) - Stevenage - Contract - £75 per hour via Umbrella - Onsite - SC Clearance required - Sole UK Nationality
Overview of department:

We are looking for experienced Modelling Engineers to join the delivery team undertaking simulation, modelling and validation activities. Our work covers simulation and modelling of the entire RF Seeker chain from radar propagation, hardware response, to the embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker. These algorithms are developed in and auto-coded directly from our models, allowing us to rapidly test, iterate, and deliver sophisticated defence capability.
Skillset/experience required:
Essential experience:
Modelling and coding
Algorithm development
Data analysis
Simulation validation experience
Technical report writing

Desirable experience:
Proficiency in MATLAB and development of models in Simulink
Model verification and validation, configuration control and model release processes
Continuous Integration and Testing
Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing
Project/budget/risk management experience

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, it is predominantly done onsite but there is some flexibility depending on project.

Stevenage, United Kingdom

On site

11-03-2025

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Software Engineering Opportunities | Defence / National Security Industry | Salaries up to £105,000 | Security Clearance Required | Manchester


MERITUS are working with a number of Defence / National Security clients in the Manchester area looking to grow their software engineering functions. We're looking to speak with experienced software engineers holding active security clearance (SC, DV, eDV).

Join a variety of our clients where your skills and expertise are not just valued but celebrated. As a vital asset to their organization, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects and initiatives that make a real difference.


We're looking for people with experience in the following areas:
Experience programming in at least one of: Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, React.
Strong experience developing solutions in an Agile / Scrum environment.
Exposure to building CI / CD solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins Git etc).
Holding active clearance (SC, DV, eDV).


Available Roles:
Lead Developers, National Security / Defence, C++ or Python, Up to £80,000.
Senior Developers, National Security, Java, Python or JavaScript, Up to £105,000
Cyber Software Engineers, National Security, Python or C++, Up to £105,000
Data Software Engineers, National Security, Python & SQL, Up to £105,000
Developers, National Security / Defence, C++, Python or Java, Up to £60,000.
Senior Developers, Consultancy, Java, Python or JavaScript, Up to £85,000.
Senior Developers, Consultancy, Java / React, Up to £100,000.
Mid Level Developers, Small Consultancy, Java, Python or JavaScript, Up to £85,000.

If you're interested in hearing more about any of these opportunities then please apply today!

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

14-03-2025