Principal Vulnerability Researcher

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-02-23 Country: United Kingdom Location: Gloucester, South Gloucestershire Position Role Type: Hybrid Role Overview: Raytheon UK’s Cyber Research Group (CRG) is seeking a highly skilled and analytically driven Vulnerability Researcher to support advanced research and development initiatives. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth technical investigations across hardware and software systems to identify security vulnerabilities, develop bespoke tools, and contribute to the discovery and analysis of emerging threats. This role requires a strong technical foundation, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: Perform hardware and software teardowns, characterisation, and reverse engineering. Conduct detailed analysis of platforms to identify security weaknesses, bugs, and potential exploits. Examine network protocols and system behaviours to uncover vulnerabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and research outcomes. Produce clear, structured documentation of findings, methodologies, and recommendations for both internal and externa...