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Hardware Security Research Engineer
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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
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We’re looking for:
- 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
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