Hardware Vulnerability Researcher – Embedded & Side-Channel

Raytheon UK; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher with hardware-analysis expertise in Gloucester for a hybrid role. You will perform hardware teardowns, data extraction from flash memories, and side-channel investigations while advancing embedded platform research and rapid prototyping.

The role requires proficiency in C/C++/Python, Linux, and strong analytical skills. Collaboration across teams and clear documentation are essential components of the work.

Qualifications

• Hardware development and prototyping including PCB design and microcontroller programming.
• Experience extracting data from flash storage ICs.
• Familiarity with logic analysers and oscilloscopes.
• Advanced soldering and desoldering experience.
• Programming in C, C++, or Python.
• Good working knowledge of Linux-based systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Hardware teardowns, characterisations and reverse engineering.
• Extract and recover data from flash memory including NAND, eMMC and SPI.
• Conduct side channel attacks such as timing attacks, voltage glitching and power analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability research against embedded platforms.
• Design and implement hardware/software rapid prototypes to explore novel cyber capabilities and concepts.
• Analyse network protocols and system behaviours to identify potential security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions and research outcomes.
• Document findings and methodologies in a clear and structured manner for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware development

Data extraction from flash

Logic analysers

Soldering/desoldering

C/C++/Python

Linux proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Side-channel basics

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

Raytheon UK is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher with hardware-analysis expertise in Gloucester for a hybrid role. You will perform hardware teardowns, data extraction from flash memories, and side-channel investigations while advancing embedded platform research and rapid prototyping.

The role requires proficiency in C/C++/Python, Linux, and strong analytical skills. Collaboration across teams and clear documentation are essential components of the work.