Vulnerability Researcher: Hardware Security & Prototyping

Raytheon Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is looking for a Vulnerability Researcher. This role requires experience in hardware analysis and a methodical approach to technical challenges. Responsibilities include conducting hardware teardowns, data extraction from flash memory, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires that candidates be eligible for or have eDV clearance. Competitive salary and flexible working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Eligible for or already hold eDV clearance.
• Experience in hardware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hardware teardowns and reverse engineering.
• Extract data from NAND, eMMC, and SPI.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Hardware development and prototyping

Data extraction from flash storage

Logic analysers and oscilloscopes

Soldering and desoldering skills

Side channel attack techniques

Programming in C, C++, or Python

Linux-based systems knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

eDV clearance eligibility

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

GNU Radio

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is looking for a Vulnerability Researcher. This role requires experience in hardware analysis and a methodical approach to technical challenges. Responsibilities include conducting hardware teardowns, data extraction from flash memory, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires that candidates be eligible for or have eDV clearance. Competitive salary and flexible working options available.