2 of 2 Embedded Software Development Jobs in Gloucester

uncover emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This is a hands-on research role with added responsibility for shaping the team's strategy, managing small research projects, and supporting business development and bidding efforts. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, drive research outcomes, and influence the future direction of cyber capabilities in national security. Key Responsibilities … Conduct deep-dive research in vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and Embedded systems. Design and implement rapid prototypes to test novel cyber capabilities. Analyse network protocols and system behaviour to identify security weaknesses. Lead and manage small research teams, tracking progress and reporting to stakeholders. Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations clearly for technical and non-technical audiences. Support strategic planning … operational management, and business development initiatives. Skills & Experience Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python. Strong knowledge of Linux systems, command-line tools, and system configuration. Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ICMP). Rapid prototyping experience (eg, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, virtualised environments). Analytical and methodical problem-solving approach. Proven More ❯

DV/UKIC Clearance About the Role We're looking for a hands-on Vulnerability Researcher to investigate emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You'll work across hardware and software, developing prototypes, conducting side-channel analysis, and uncovering security weaknesses that support national security operations. This role offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, shape research initiatives, and … engineer hardware for analysis. Extract and recover data from flash memory (NAND, eMMC, SPI). Perform side-channel attacks (timing, voltage glitching, power analysis). Build rapid hardware/software prototypes to test new concepts. Analyse system and network behavior for potential vulnerabilities. Document and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience Hardware prototyping, PCB … Strong Linux knowledge (CLI, system configuration). Analytical, methodical problem-solving approach. Must hold Enhanced DV/UKIC Clearance Nice-to-Haves: Reverse engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja), embedded software development, RF/SDR experience, network engineering exposure, vulnerability research. Benefits Hybrid/Remote Work Pattern - 1-2 days on-site per week 37-hour workweek More ❯