Hardware Security Research Engineer

IC Resources; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Hardware Security Research Engineer to tackle complex security challenges across electronic and cyber-physical systems. This hands-on role focuses on hardware analysis, vulnerability research and proof-of-concept solutions.

You will research architectures, identify vulnerabilities, conduct testing, debug with JTAG/UART/SWD, and reverse engineer hardware/firmware when needed, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related discipline.
• Hands-on hardware debugging and security research experience.
• Experience in hardware analysis, testing or reverse engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research electronic systems and hardware architectures.
• Identify hardware and cyber-physical security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct hardware analysis, testing and vulnerability research.
• Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and demonstrations.
• Debug hardware using JTAG, UART, SWD, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Reverse engineer hardware and firmware where required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical security solutions.

Skills

Hardware analysis

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Proof-of-concept development

Debugging hardware

JTAG/UART/SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Physics degree

Tools

JTAG/UART/SWD interfaces

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

I’m recruiting for a Hardware Security Research Engineer to join a highly technical team tackling complex security challenges across electronic and cyber-physical systems.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys hardware analysis, vulnerability research, reverse engineering and developing proof‑of‑concept solutions.

You’ll be working on:

• Researching 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 hardware using JTAG, UART, SWD, oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• Reverse engineering hardware and firmware where required
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical security solutions
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related technical discipline
• Experience with electronics, hardware systems or security research
• Hands‑on experience debugging hardware and developing prototypes
• Experience in hardware analysis, testing or reverse engineering
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly
• A collaborative approach to working across engineering and security teams

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