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Meritus

C# Software Engineer

Hybrid

Stevenage, United kingdom

£ 65 /hour

Freelance

10-11-2025

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Skills

Communication JavaScript C# Visual Studio Eclipse Test Training Linux Operating Systems Windows Software Development Agile Recruitment C++ JS TCP/IP Node Js

Job Specifications

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's leading weapons manufacturer for the recruitment of a C# Software Engineer on a 12 month contract (Inside IR35). Candidates need an active SC Clearance, and due to the sensitivity of the work, a valid UK-only passport.

C# Software Engineer - 12 Months - INSIDE IR35 - STEVENAGE - UP TO £65ph - SC CLEARANCE - HYBRID WORKING - FIRST 3 MONTHS ON SITE

Overview of department:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

Responsibilities:

The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.
Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.
You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
Our approach to software development includes
Configuration control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
Unit testing and test driven development.

Skillset/experience required:

Proficient in C# / C++
Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Non-essential

Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

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 ... Know more