Principal Cyber Researcher | Hybrid, Rapid Prototyping

Prattwhitney; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour working week with early finish Fridays

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

10.5% company pension contribution

Discretionary annual company bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Principal Cyber Researcher for a hybrid role in Gloucester. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research across cyber domains, drive technical investigations, and develop rapid prototypes. Essential skills include proficiency in programming languages, strong knowledge of Linux systems, and experience in managing research projects. This position offers a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for SC and enhanced DV clearance.
• Experience managing research projects from concept through delivery.
• Understanding of hardware prototyping and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive research in vulnerability discovery.
• Design and build rapid prototypes to validate cyber capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver research outcomes.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python

Strong working knowledge of Linux-based systems

Excellent communication skills

Solid understanding of networking concepts

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience in rapid prototyping

Proven project management skills

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

GNU Radio

Job description

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Principal Cyber Researcher for a hybrid role in Gloucester. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research across cyber domains, drive technical investigations, and develop rapid prototypes. Essential skills include proficiency in programming languages, strong knowledge of Linux systems, and experience in managing research projects. This position offers a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.