Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant. In this role, you will be crucial in defending the UK from cyber threats, utilizing your expertise in hardware, software, and systems. We value curiosity and problem-solving skills, seeking candidates with a strong engineering background and a willingness to engage in technology vulnerability research. Join us to work with a supportive team and contribute to innovative solutions in national security. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family friendly leave

Access to on-site gym

Discounts to local sports facilities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of electronics hardware, software architecture, sensors, and systems functionality.
• Experience in technology vulnerability research or related fields.
• Interest in ethical hacking events like Capture-The-Flag challenges.

Responsibilities

• Help defend and protect the UK from technological and cyber threats.
• Assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities.
• Contribute novel cyber defense techniques.

Skills

Curiosity about how things work

Problem-solving

Experience with ethical hacking

Understanding of electronics hardware

Programming in C, C++ or Python

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Simulation software

Linux

Software Defined Radios

Job description

Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant

• Full-time
• Role Type: Experienced
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Technical Discipline: Cyber
• Department: Awerian

Role:Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence & Homeland Security. As a Consultant at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race by helping to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

Embedded cyber security research is crucial for the success of businesses and governments as well as national and personal safety.It demands technical expertise coupled with creative thinking to understand the connections between the software, hardware, technological infrastructure, and user interaction of systems to identify, understand, and design solutions to protect against potential vulnerabilities.

Awerian works with leading industry and national defence partners to assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities, contributing novel software and hardware cyber defence techniques which use Awerian’s physics-first mindset to go far beyond the typical “IT approach” to cyber security.

Requirements:

• Do you have an innate curiosity about how the world works?
• Are you excited to find solutions to difficult problems?
• Do you take things apart and put them together again to see why and how they work?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

You will have an undergraduate degree, and you should have a deep understanding of electronics hardware, software architecture, sensors and/or systems and their functionality in real world applications. You may have experience and/or interest in technology vulnerability research, perhaps through professional work, or participation in “ethical hacking” events (such as Capture-The-Flag challenges). Alternatively, you may have research experience in a relevant field which can include Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Physics or Mathematics.

Experience in some of the following areas is additionally of benefit:

• Creation of hardware prototypes,
• Hardware security,
• Simulation, modelling and data analysis,
• Network and Protocol analysis,
• Programming in C, C++ or Python,
• Familiarity of Software Defined Radios,
• Familiarity of Linux,
• Cryptography,
• IOT Systems,OSINT.

Why Awerian?

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~45 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - there’s no ‘newbie’ status, and you’ll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with our flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by our team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

The Company and Benefits:

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~45 scientists and engineers. We are part of TTP Group, an employee-owned trust, with attractive employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary +3% personal contribution
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an on-site gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme

We review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard are some of the most challenging problems facing society. We continuously strive to do better, and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity – both for our community and for the overall success of our business.

We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background, whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.