Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge seeks a Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant to advance UK’s Defence & Homeland Security. Join a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of technology, focusing on innovative cyber defense solutions and contributing to national security.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10% + 3% personal contribution

Private medical insurance and life insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly leave policies

Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme

Access to social and sports clubs, on-site gym, and discounts

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of electronics hardware and software architecture.
• Research experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Physics, or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the development of cyber defense techniques.
• Design solutions to protect systems against cyber threats.

Skills

Electronics Hardware

Software Architecture

Data Analysis

Programming in C/C++/Python

Cyber Security

Ethical Hacking

Education

Engineering

Computer Science

Cyber Security

Physics

Mathematics

Tools

Linux

Software Defined Radios

Cryptography

IoT Systems

Job description

Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant

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Job Description

Role: Cyber Physical Research Engineer - Consultant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence & Homeland Security. As an Embedded Cyber Security Engineer 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.

Responsibilities

1. Assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities in collaboration with industry and national defense partners.
2. Contribute to the development of novel software and hardware cyber defense techniques using a physics-first approach.
3. Research and analyze the connections between software, hardware, infrastructure, and user interactions to identify vulnerabilities.
4. Design solutions to protect systems against cyber threats.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of electronics hardware, software architecture, sensors, and systems in real-world applications.
• Interest or experience in technology vulnerability research or ethical hacking.
• Research experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Additional beneficial skills include hardware prototyping, hardware security, simulation, modeling, data analysis, network analysis, programming in C/C++/Python, familiarity with Software Defined Radios, Linux, cryptography, IoT systems, and OSINT.

Why Awerian?

Work at our well-equipped offices near Cambridge, sharing and implementing your ideas in a culture of freedom and flat hierarchy. Be part of a rapidly growing, multidisciplinary team working at the cutting edge of technology, supported by a community of experts committed to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 10% + 3% personal contribution
• Private medical insurance and life insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to social and sports clubs, on-site gym, and discounts

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance. Please note this role does not support UKVI sponsorship.

We review CVs continuously and will contact suitable candidates promptly.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities.