Vulnerability Researcher

BAE Systems
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Mentorship","Collaboration","Knowledge sharing","Adaptability","Technical communication"]

Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering for complex, unique challenges across a wide range of platforms. Work with an Operational Cyber Group team focused on high-assurance development and national security needs, contributing through technical delivery, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior team members. Adapt to multiple tools and platforms, develop bespoke tooling as needed, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure work aligns with customer mission-critical requirements.

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BAE Systems
BAE Systems
3 months ago

Vulnerability Researcher

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Job Summary

Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering for complex, unique challenges across a wide range of platforms. Work with an Operational Cyber Group team focused on high-assurance development and national security needs, contributing through technical delivery, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior team members. Adapt to multiple tools and platforms, develop bespoke tooling as needed, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure work aligns with customer mission-critical requirements.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering on complex and unique challenges across many platforms.
  • •Deliver research as part of a team, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members.
  • •Adapt to a range of tools and platforms, picking up new ones or developing bespoke tooling when required.
  • •Focus on customer needs by understanding mission-critical requirements and delivering accordingly.
  • •Collaborate within the Operational Cyber Group to address critical cyber needs impacting national security.

Key Requirements

  • •Have experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development (including CTF, bug bounty, or professional background).
  • •Be familiar with tools and platforms such as Ghidra, IDA, Unicorn, debuggers, and mobile platforms like Android and iOS.
  • •Demonstrate knowledge of low-level programming languages across the application stack.
  • •Understand the exploit development lifecycle from identifying bugs through producing proof of concepts.
  • •Communicate technical topics effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience:CybersecurityReverse engineeringVulnerability researchExploit developmentNational security
Skills:MentorshipCollaborationKnowledge sharingAdaptabilityTechnical communication
Tech Stack:GhidraIDAUnicornDebuggersAndroidIOS

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security StandardEDV UK security clearance

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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