Lead Vulnerability Researcher - Hybrid Role

RTX Corporation; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Gloucester is seeking a security research engineer to perform hardware and software teardowns, reverse engineering, and in-depth analysis of platforms to uncover weaknesses and potential exploits.

You will examine network protocols, document methodologies, and contribute to technical briefs for stakeholders. The role demands strong programming in C/C++, Python, and assembly, with Linux proficiency and a track record in vulnerability reporting.

Qualifications

• Perform hardware and software teardowns, characterisation, and reverse engineering.
• Conduct detailed analysis of platforms to identify security weaknesses, bugs, and potential exploits.
• Examine network protocols and system behaviours to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and research outcomes.
• Produce clear, structured documentation of findings, methodologies, and recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and technical briefings.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and software teardowns, characterisation, and reverse engineering.
• Conduct detailed analysis of platforms to identify security weaknesses, bugs, and potential exploits.
• Examine network protocols and system behaviours to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and research outcomes.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly language

Linux

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Problem solving

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

QEMU

GNU Radio

Osmocom

Job description

RTX Corporation in Gloucester is seeking a security research engineer to perform hardware and software teardowns, reverse engineering, and in-depth analysis of platforms to uncover weaknesses and potential exploits.

You will examine network protocols, document methodologies, and contribute to technical briefs for stakeholders. The role demands strong programming in C/C++, Python, and assembly, with Linux proficiency and a track record in vulnerability reporting.