MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Software Product Assurance Engineer to join on an initia 6 month contract to join their team in Bristol, onsite full-time. The falls Inside IR35 so will be conducted via an Umbrella, and paying £68 per hour. Prior to starting the role, candidates must be SC Cleared.
Software Product Support Engineer
📍 Bristol (on-site, 4 days per week)
💷 £68 per hour (via umbrella)
📅 6-month contract
We are seeking an experienced Software Product Support Engineer to join our team in Bristol. This role focuses on the in-service support and maintenance of complex software that underpins cutting-edge systems used across land and naval platforms.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, debugging, and supporting software in live environments. You’ll work closely with engineering teams and end users to investigate issues, configure systems, and ensure continued reliability of critical defence software.
What you’ll be doing:
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Investigating, debugging, and resolving software issues across multiple projects.
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Supporting in-service software on secure systems for both land and naval platforms.
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Administering and configuring Linux systems (RedHat / Ubuntu) including kernel-level changes.
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Collaborating with project teams to deliver updates, patches, and technical support.
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Producing clear documentation and explaining technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
What we’re looking for:
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Strong coding background in C / C++(Ada, JavaScript, or shell scripting would be an advantage).
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Experience with Linux OS administration(RedHat or Ubuntu; kernel-level knowledge highly desirable).
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Ability to investigate and debug complex software issues.
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Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work across multiple projects.
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Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical issues into clear explanations.
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Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Contract details:
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Location: Bristol(minimum 4 days on-site per week)
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Duration: 6 months
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Rate: £68 per hour (via umbrella)
