Senior Researcher - Hardware

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Documentation","Technical reporting","Risk-based thinking"]

Support security evaluation of IT products and embedded firmware/software/hardware devices by conducting hands-on testing and vulnerability analysis. Perform reverse engineering, fuzzing, fault injection, side-channel and cryptographic implementation testing, and assess hardware security. Collect and analyze technical evidence, document findings in clear reports, and maintain traceable records. Collaborate with management and senior researchers to deliver evaluations aligned to industry standards and quality procedures.

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Senior Researcher - Hardware

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Job Summary

Support security evaluation of IT products and embedded firmware/software/hardware devices by conducting hands-on testing and vulnerability analysis. Perform reverse engineering, fuzzing, fault injection, side-channel and cryptographic implementation testing, and assess hardware security. Collect and analyze technical evidence, document findings in clear reports, and maintain traceable records. Collaborate with management and senior researchers to deliver evaluations aligned to industry standards and quality procedures.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Analyze products, firmware, software, hardware components, interfaces, and documentation to identify attack surfaces and security risks.
  • •Execute security testing activities including vulnerability assessments, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, fuzzing, logical attacks, debug interface testing, side-channel analysis, fault injection, cryptographic testing, and hardware security assessments.
  • •Collect, review, and analyze technical evidence such as logs, traces, binaries, signal captures, measurement data, and test outputs.
  • •Document vulnerabilities, findings, and test results in structured technical reports and maintain full traceability of testing records, tools, configurations, evidence, and results.
  • •Follow procedures, quality requirements, information security controls, and applicable cybersecurity standards; support planning and delivery of evaluation projects and contribute to continuous improvement.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasFlight TicketsHealth InsuranceEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • •Minimum 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity evaluation, penetration testing, vulnerability research, software security assessment, hardware security testing, embedded systems security, or secure product development.
  • •Hands-on experience in at least one area such as firmware analysis, fuzzing, exploit development, debug interface testing, side-channel analysis, fault injection, cryptographic implementation testing, or embedded device security testing.
  • •Working knowledge of cybersecurity testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment practices, penetration testing techniques, and relevant security standards.
  • •Strong analytical and documentation skills for technical reporting and risk-based conclusions.
Experience:5+ yearsCybersecurityEmbedded systemsHardware security
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingDocumentationTechnical reportingRisk-based thinking
Certifications:CEHOSCP
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Firmware analysisReverse engineeringFuzzingExploit developmentDebug interface testingSide-Channel AnalysisFault InjectionCryptographic testingHardware security assessments

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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