Security Research Engineer

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

We are looking for a talented and inquisitive Security Research Engineer to join our team in Romsey. You will work at the cutting edge of cyber security, researching, developing, and prototyping innovative solutions to protect systems against sophisticated threats. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving hard technical problems, enjoys experimentation, and wants to make a tangible impact in high-stakes environments.

Why You Should Join Us: Built on over a 70 year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation. We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and supports a diverse workforce and those with additional needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting in-depth research into emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Designing and developing novel security solutions, tools, and prototypes
• Performing vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and security assessments across a range of platforms
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to transition research into real-world capabilities
• Contributing to technical reports, whitepapers, and customer deliverables
• Staying ahead of the latest developments in cyber security, sharing insights with the wider team

Required Skills:

Essential:

• Strong background in cyber security, computer science, or a related discipline
• Experience with one or more of the following: Reverse engineering, Exploit development, Malware analysis, Secure software development
• Proficiency in programming (e.g., C/C++, Python, or similar)
• Understanding of operating systems, networks, and system architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Experience with embedded systems, mobile platforms, or cloud security
• Knowledge of cryptography or secure communications
• Familiarity with vulnerability research tools and frameworks
• Previous experience in a research or innovation environment

Where you’ll work: ROMSEY – Located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking, an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.

Clearances: Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance.

The Next Step: Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.