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

Business Analyst

Job Description

Job title: Business Analyst Role Summary: Provide business analysis for a UK Government Defence client on a 3‑month IR35 contract, leading requirement elicitation, process optimisation, and stakeholder engagement to support mission‑critical projects. Expactations: - 3‑month contract under IR35. - Fully remote with occasional London office visits. - Active SC Security Clearance required. - Prior experience as a Business Analyst in Defence, MOD, aerospace, or national security environments. Key Responsibilities: - Lead requirements elicitation and documentation for defence and national security programmes. - Analyse and optimise business processes, operational models, and system workflows. - Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement across MOD and defence organisations. - Support delivery teams with business change analysis, gap assessments, and solution validation. Required Skills: - Proven business analysis experience in Defence, MOD, aerospace, or national security contexts. - Strong knowledge of requirements engineering, business process modelling, and data analysis. - Experience supporting technical delivery teams using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks. - Active SC Security Clearance. Required Education & Certifications: - Active SC Security Clearance. - Relevant bachelor's degree (Business, Information Systems, or related field) preferred but not explicitly required.

United kingdom

Remote

05-01-2026

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Electronics Design Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Electronics Design Engineer – Security Clearance (SC) **Role Summary** Design and develop advanced electronic solutions for defence weapon systems, including missile subsystems and Land/Sea/Air firing units. Lead end‑to‑end product life‑cycle activities from early concept to production, ensuring technical performance, cost, and schedule compliance while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality, compliant electronic designs within defined budgets and timelines. - Maintain rigorous documentation and traceability. - Demonstrate proactive problem solving and continuous improvement. - Uphold industry best practices and security requirements. **Key Responsibilities** - Architect power and analogue electronics for missile subsystems and firing units. - Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and signal‑integrity analysis. - Generate and validate design specifications, test plans, and risk assessments. - Interface with Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, and EMC teams to ensure integrated performance. - Provide cost and schedule updates to project management. - Lead design reviews, design verification, and final hand‑off to production. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives. **Required Skills** - Proficiency in electronic design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, OrCAD, etc.). - Solid understanding of power management, analogue circuits, and electronics packaging. - Experience with EMC/EMI analysis and compliance standards. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence stakeholders. - Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and design integration. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or equivalent). - Post‑qualification experience in electronic design and delivery for defence or complex systems. - Security clearance: Security Classification (SC) preferred.

Stevenage, United kingdom

On site

26-01-2026

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Firmware/FPGA Developer

Job Description

**Job Title** Firmware/FPGA Developer **Role Summary** Develop and integrate FPGA firmware for electro‑optical seeker and sensor systems used in complex weapons. Design high‑speed video interfaces, perform code implementation and testing, and maintain configuration management. Work cross‑functionally with hardware, software, and system stakeholders to meet program specifications and schedules. **Expectations** - Deliver firmware on schedule in a fast‑moving environment. - Collaborate with partners to define and execute technical requirements. - Proactively manage configuration control and versioning. - Maintain high quality through rigorous test‑bench validation. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, code, and synthesize VHDL for Xilinx devices (e.g., Xilinx‑SPF, Fibre video transceivers). - Implement high‑bandwidth interfaces (USB, HDMI, Taxi, etc.) and perform synchronization and video manipulation. - Create and maintain test benches, simulation scripts, and validation procedures. - Execute configuration management activities: source control, build scripts, and release documentation. - Attend design reviews, integrate feedback, and produce clear technical documentation. - Interface with internal customers, external partners, and stakeholders to refine system requirements and firmware scope. **Required Skills** - VHDL/Verilog firmware development for Xilinx platforms. - Proficiency with high‑speed video protocols (HDMI, USB, Taxi, fibre transceivers). - Experience building and maintaining test benches and simulation environments. - Knowledge of configuration management (Git, SVN, or equivalent). - Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and in team settings. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. - Familiarity with FPGA toolchains (ISE/Xilinx Vivado). **Desirable** - Systems engineering background, including requirement elicitation and decomposition. - Experience in defense or high‑security electro‑optical systems.

Stevenage, United kingdom

Hybrid

26-01-2026

Company Name

Meritus

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Role Summary: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services using Java and Python within a cloud‑native environment. Own end‑to‑end delivery of components, ensuring security, performance, and reliability for national security applications. Expectations: - Deliver high‑quality, production‑ready code on schedule. - Own technical ownership of assigned system areas and mentor junior staff. - Collaborate effectively in agile teams with engineers, DevOps, and stakeholders. - Ensure all solutions meet stringent security, scalability, and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services in Java/Python. - Maintain and enhance existing APIs, data pipelines, and microservices. - Manage containerized deployments on Kubernetes and coordinate CI/CD pipelines. - Apply infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform) for cloud resource provisioning. - Integrate Elasticsearch for search and analytics functionalities. - Participate in architectural discussions and guide technical decisions. - Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and refactoring initiatives. - Collaborate with DevOps to optimize deployment, monitoring, and incident response. - Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with security requirements. Required Skills: - Active Security Clearance (SC) and eligibility for DV clearance. - Proven commercial experience in Java and/or Python development. - Experience deploying applications to Azure or AWS production environments. - Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration. - Hands‑on experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC tools. - Familiarity with Elasticsearch and log/metric collection. - Agile development mindset with collaborative teamwork. - Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Active SC Clearance (mandatory). - Eligibility for DV clearance (required).

Cheltenham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

29-01-2026