At a Glance
- Tasks: Own R&D projects and create prototypes for mobile network protection.
- Company: Leading tech firm focused on digital forensics and security.
- Benefits: Private medical cover, pension, electric vehicle scheme, and tailored training.
- Other info: Stable career progression with opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of mobile security while enhancing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: British nationality, software development skills in Python, C or C++, and a degree in Digital Forensics.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
You will take ownership of early stage R&D concepts and build rapid prototypes that shape the future of mobile network protection. This position offers a direct route to expanding your technical capabilities through comprehensive professional training while delivering critical engineering viability assessments. You will find stable career progression by turning complex security research into functional realities that safeguard essential technology.
Essential requirements:
- Sole British nationality is required due to security constraints (we cannot hire dual nationals)
- Practical software development capabilities using some of: Python, C or C++
- Some professional experience in a research and development environment
- A degree in Digital Forensics or some experience in a practical digital forensics role
What you will be doing:
- Conducting technical research into new defense projects to determine engineering feasibility
- Developing functional prototypes and demonstrating proof of concept designs to clients
- Articulating complex technical research findings clearly in both written reports and verbal briefings
- Investigating mobile security architectures, trust certificates and cyber security incidents
Skills and background:
- Thorough knowledge of mobile networks, VPNs, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC
- Understanding of cyber security incident response and mobile threat landscapes
- Experience with eDiscovery tools or digital forensic methodologies
- Strong professional curiosity with a commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to work independently to solve open ended research problems
Benefits and balance:
Rewards extend beyond pay with private medical cover, pension, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and tailored training and development.
Where you will be based:
The position is based full time onsite at the facility in Weston-super-Mare, with occasional flex when projects allow.
These vacancies are only open to British Citizens. This is a permanent role.
Digital Forensics R&D Engineer in London employer: Electus Recruitment
As a Junior Technical Author at our company, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing secure communications within the UK defence and national security sector. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth, offering mentorship from seasoned engineers and opportunities for skill enhancement. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
