Hardware Security Engineer

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to tackle complex security challenges across electronic and cyber-physical systems. You’ll investigate vulnerabilities, analyse hardware platforms, and help deliver innovative approaches to solving challenging security problems.

In this role you’ll research electronic systems, identify vulnerabilities, develop proof-of-concept prototypes, and work with multidisciplinary teams to implement practical security solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• What you’ll be doing: Researching and analysing electronic systems and hardware architectures

Skills

Electronics hardware

Security research

Prototype development

Debugging hardware

Reverse engineering

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communicator

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Physics or related

Tools

JTAG

UART

SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Job description

We’re looking for a Hardware Security Engineer to join a team tackling complex security challenges across electronic and cyber-physical systems.

You’ll investigate vulnerabilities, analyse hardware platforms, develop proof-of-concept solutions, and help deliver innovative approaches to solving challenging security problems.

What you’ll be doing:

• Researching and analysing electronic systems and hardware architectures
• Identifying hardware and cyber-physical security vulnerabilities
• Conducting hardware analysis, testing, and vulnerability research
• Developing proof-of-concept prototypes and technical demonstrations
• Debugging and analysing hardware using tools such as JTAG, UART, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
• Reverse engineering hardware and firmware where required
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical security solutions

We're looking for someone with:

• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience working with electronics, hardware systems, or security research
• Hands-on experience debugging hardware and developing prototypes
• Experience with hardware analysis, testing, or reverse engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical challenges
• The ability to communicate technical findings clearly and effectively
• A collaborative approach to working across engineering and security teams

You'll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance.