Principal Cybersecurity Researcher - Embedded Prototyping

Raytheon; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Generous pension contributions

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a research-focused engineer to conduct vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded systems work. You will design rapid prototypes to validate cyber capabilities and analyze network protocols to identify weaknesses.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, documenting methodologies, and managing small research teams. Flexibility and a strong growth mindset are valued in our collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• C/C++ or Python proficiency.
• Linux command-line & system config.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Networking concepts (TCP/IP, UDP)
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Rapid prototyping with Raspberry Pi/Arduino.
• Experience leading small research teams.
• Hardware prototyping/PCB design (desirable)
• Penetration testing tools (desirable)
• Reverse engineering tools (desirable)
• RF systems/SDRs knowledge (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded systems work.
• Design rapid prototypes to validate cyber capabilities.
• Analyze network protocols and systems for weaknesses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
• Manage small research teams and report progress.
• Contribute to CRG strategic planning and operations.
• Support business development, including proposals.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux shell

Networking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Rapid prototyping

Embedded software

Team leadership

Research management

Tools

Arduino

GNU

DevSecOps

Embedded systems

Job description

Raytheon UK is seeking a research-focused engineer to conduct vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded systems work. You will design rapid prototypes to validate cyber capabilities and analyze network protocols to identify weaknesses.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, documenting methodologies, and managing small research teams. Flexibility and a strong growth mindset are valued in our collaborative environment.