Vulnerability Researcher

Date Posted:

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR
29:
Gloucester, 18b Ley Court, Barnwood Industrial Estate, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3RT

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Raytheon UK’s Cyber Research Group (CRG) is seeking a technically proficient and analytically minded Vulnerability Researcher with experience in hardware analysis to support advanced research and development activities.

As Vulnerability Researcher, you will conduct in-depth technical investigations, developing prototypes, and contributing to the discovery and analysis of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

This role will be based in our Gloucester office or customer site on a hybrid basis (average of 2 days per week).
You must be eligible for or already hold eDV clearance.

• 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.
• 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.

• Hardware development and prototyping, including PCB design and microcontroller programming.
• Experience extracting data from flash storage ICs.
• Familiarity with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Advanced soldering and desoldering experience.
• Basic understanding of side channel attack techniques. (experience not required)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C, C++, or Python.
• Good working knowledge of Linux-based systems, including command-line tools and system configuration.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a methodical and inquisitive approach to technical challenges.
• Eligible for or hold active eDV clearance

• Reverse engineering using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
• Vulnerability research, including exploit development and mitigation bypass techniques.
• Embedded software development for platforms such as ARM Cortex, AVR, or MIPS.
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Software Defined Radios (SDRs), 2G/4G/5G, including tools like GNU Radio, Osmocom, srsRAN or USRP.
• Network engineering experience either home lab or professional.

• Competitive salary
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday - start your weekend early!
• Informal and formal flexible working possible - please enquire or highlight any requests to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• 25 days holiday (increasing by up to 2 days with service), plus public holidays, opportunity to buy / sell / roll over up to 5 days, and up to 5 days volunteering annually.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary “Life Assurance” with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

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