At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct cutting-edge cyber research and develop innovative solutions to emerging threats.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in cyber security innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for strategic influence and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while working with advanced technologies.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in programming, strong Linux knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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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.
