Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening

Meritus
📍 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer in Nuclear Hardening to join a defence client of ours based in Portsmouth on an initial 6 month contract.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER - NUCLEAR HARDENING - INSIDE IR35 - £80 PER HOUR - PORTSMOUTH, ONSITE - SC CLEARED (REQUIRED ON APPLICATION) - 6 MONTHS + LIKELY EXTENSION - SECTOR: DEFENCE

MERITUS are recruiting for a Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer to support a leading defence and communications programme focused on secure military ground infrastructure.

This role will focus on the design, analysis, verification, and certification of ground-based communications and control system installations operating within highly regulated defence environments. You will work across the full system lifecycle, developing installation solutions that meet demanding operational, environmental, and compliance requirements.

The position would suit candidates with experience in defence systems, electrical installation design, communications...

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Job Details

  • Location Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 29, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 08, 2026