Hardware Security Research Engineer

I’m recruiting for a Hardware Security Research Engineer to join a highly technical team tackling complex security challenges across electronic and cyber-physical systems.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys hardware analysis, vulnerability research, reverse engineering and developing proof‑of‑concept solutions.

You’ll be working on:

• Researching electronic systems and hardware architectures
• Identifying hardware and cyber-physical security vulnerabilities
• Conducting hardware analysis, testing and vulnerability research
• Developing proof‑of‑concept prototypes and technical demonstrations
• Debugging hardware using JTAG, UART, SWD, oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• Reverse engineering hardware and firmware where required
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical security solutions
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related technical discipline
• Experience with electronics, hardware systems or security research
• Hands‑on experience debugging hardware and developing prototypes
• Experience in hardware analysis, testing or reverse engineering
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly
• A collaborative approach to working across engineering and security teams

You’ll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance.