At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct cutting-edge cyber research and develop innovative solutions to emerging threats.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days holiday, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with abundant opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while advancing your career in tech.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in programming and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
hackajob is partnering directly with Raytheon UK to hire for this role. Raytheon UK has a perm opportunity for a Principal Cyber Researcher to join our Cyber Research Group (CRG). As a Principal Cyber Researcher, you will conduct cutting-edge research and development across multiple cyber domains. You'll drive technical investigations, design rapid prototypes, and uncover emerging threats and vulnerabilities. In addition to hands-on research, you'll be involved in day-to-day CRG operations, help shape the team's long-term strategy, and support business development and bidding activities. You will be based at our Gloucester site, working in a hybrid capacity. Due to the interesting work you will do, you must be eligible and willing to gain SC and enhanced DV clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct deep-dive research in vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and embedded systems
- Design and build rapid prototypes to validate novel cyber capabilities and concepts
- Analyse network protocols and system behaviours to identify security weaknesses
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver research outcomes and technical solutions
- Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage small research teams, track progress, and report to customers
- Contribute to CRG's strategic planning and operational management
- Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and technical briefings
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
- Strong working knowledge of Linux-based systems, including command-line tools and system configuration
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ICMP)
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a methodical and inquisitive approach to technical problems
- Experience in rapid prototyping using technologies such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and virtualised environments
- Proven track record of managing research projects from concept through delivery
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Hardware prototyping, PCB design and microcontroller programming
- Experience using penetration testing or red team tools
- Reverse engineering using Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja
- Vulnerability research, including exploit development and mitigation bypass techniques
- Embedded software development on ARM, AVR, PowerPC or MIPS platforms
- 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 in home lab or professional environments
Benefits and Work Culture
- 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
- An informal, flexible working culture that is output focused
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
- 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
- Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
- Private Medical Insurance (grade dependent)
- 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
Raytheon UK is 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.
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