Defence-Grade Hardware Security Engineer

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Pension contribution 10%

Relocation support

Free onsite lunch

Job summary

Awerian seeks a Hardware Security Engineer Consultant to assess critical systems for vulnerabilities and develop cyber-physical defence solutions. You will build proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes, often with third-party components, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have strong hardware/software integration skills, enjoy tackling diverse challenges, and can communicate complex results clearly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Physics.
• Knowledge of electronics hardware and sensors.
• Experience debugging hardware via JTAG/UART.
• Ability to design/build hardware prototypes.
• Creative problem-solving and independent mindset.
• Strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities and security implications.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators and novel hardware/cyber defence solutions.
• Prototype, test, and iterate with third-party components.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to translate requirements into secure designs.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware security

Prototype development

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/CS/Physics

Tools

JTAG

UART

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Awerian seeks a Hardware Security Engineer Consultant to assess critical systems for vulnerabilities and develop cyber-physical defence solutions. You will build proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes, often with third-party components, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have strong hardware/software integration skills, enjoy tackling diverse challenges, and can communicate complex results clearly.